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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,834.75, 4,252.37 and 782.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,834.75, 4,252.37 and 782.75 is: 1,174.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,834.75 : 4,252.37 = 782.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,834.75/4,252.37 = 782.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,834.75x = 4,252.37 × 782.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,834.75x = 3,328,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,328,542.62/2,834.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,174.19

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