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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.13, 4,173.18 and 834.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.13, 4,173.18 and 834.26 is: 1,251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.13 : 4,173.18 = 834.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.13/4,173.18 = 834.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.13x = 4,173.18 × 834.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.13x = 3,481,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,481,517.15/2,782.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.39

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