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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.22, 4,174.52 and 835.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.22, 4,174.52 and 835.44 is: 1,253.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.22 : 4,174.52 = 835.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.22/4,174.52 = 835.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.22x = 4,174.52 × 835.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.22x = 3,487,560.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,560.99/2,783.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.07

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