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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.40, 4,173.84 and 835.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.40, 4,173.84 and 835.20 is: 1,252.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.40 : 4,173.84 = 835.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.40/4,173.84 = 835.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.40x = 4,173.84 × 835.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.40x = 3,485,991.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,485,991.17/2,783.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.42

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