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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.54, 4,175.10 and 835.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.54, 4,175.10 and 835.56 is: 1,253.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.54 : 4,175.10 = 835.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.54/4,175.10 = 835.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.54x = 4,175.10 × 835.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.54x = 3,488,546.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,488,546.56/2,783.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.28

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