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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.79, 4,174.17 and 834.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.79, 4,174.17 and 834.99 is: 1,252.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.79 : 4,174.17 = 834.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.79/4,174.17 = 834.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.79x = 4,174.17 × 834.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.79x = 3,485,390.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,390.21/2,782.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.48

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