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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.77, 4,022.11 and 832.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.77, 4,022.11 and 832.78 is: 1,248.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.77 : 4,022.11 = 832.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.77/4,022.11 = 832.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.77x = 4,022.11 × 832.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.77x = 3,349,534.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,349,534.15/2,682.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.54

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