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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.11, 4,173.30 and 834.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.11, 4,173.30 and 834.13 is: 1,251.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.11 : 4,173.30 = 834.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.11/4,173.30 = 834.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.11x = 4,173.30 × 834.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.11x = 3,481,074.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,074.73/2,782.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.24

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