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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.55, 4,176.03 and 835.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.55, 4,176.03 and 835.77 is: 1,253.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.55 : 4,176.03 = 835.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.55/4,176.03 = 835.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.55x = 4,176.03 × 835.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.55x = 3,490,200.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,200.59/2,783.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,253.87

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