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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.52, 4,154.28 and 822.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.52, 4,154.28 and 822.28 is: 1,233.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.52 : 4,154.28 = 822.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.52/4,154.28 = 822.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.52x = 4,154.28 × 822.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.52x = 3,415,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,981.36/2,769.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.42

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