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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.64, 4,174.64 and 835.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.64, 4,174.64 and 835.32 is: 1,252.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.64 : 4,174.64 = 835.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.64/4,174.64 = 835.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.64x = 4,174.64 × 835.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.64x = 3,487,160.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,160.28/2,783.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.73

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