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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.78, 4,155.15 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.78, 4,155.15 and 822.18 is: 1,233.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.78 : 4,155.15 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.78/4,155.15 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.78x = 4,155.15 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.78x = 3,416,281.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,281.23/2,769.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.41

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