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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.78, 4,172.92 and 835.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.78, 4,172.92 and 835.13 is: 1,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.78 : 4,172.92 = 835.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.78/4,172.92 = 835.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.78x = 4,172.92 × 835.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.78x = 3,484,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484,930.68/2,782.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.32

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