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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,784.03, 4,175.43 and 835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,784.03, 4,175.43 and 835.17 is: 1,252.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,784.03 : 4,175.43 = 835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,784.03/4,175.43 = 835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,784.03x = 4,175.43 × 835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,784.03x = 3,487,193.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,487,193.87/2,784.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.57

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