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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.21, 4,173.32 and 834.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.21, 4,173.32 and 834.41 is: 1,251.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.21 : 4,173.32 = 834.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.21/4,173.32 = 834.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.21x = 4,173.32 × 834.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.21x = 3,482,259.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,259.94/2,782.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.62

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