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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.36, 4,173.60 and 834.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.36, 4,173.60 and 834.64 is: 1,251.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.36 : 4,173.60 = 834.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.36/4,173.60 = 834.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.36x = 4,173.60 × 834.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.36x = 3,483,453.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,483,453.50/2,782.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,251.98

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