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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,783.86, 4,175.87 and 836.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,783.86, 4,175.87 and 836.07 is: 1,254.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,783.86 : 4,175.87 = 836.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,783.86/4,175.87 = 836.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,783.86x = 4,175.87 × 836.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,783.86x = 3,491,294.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,491,294.57/2,783.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,254.12

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