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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.67, 4,176.14 and 835.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.67, 4,176.14 and 835.91 is: 1,254.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.67 : 4,176.14 = 835.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.67/4,176.14 = 835.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.67x = 4,176.14 × 835.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.67x = 3,490,877.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,490,877.19/2,783.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.06

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