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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.87, 4,154.82 and 822.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.87, 4,154.82 and 822.07 is: 1,233.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.87 : 4,154.82 = 822.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.87/4,154.82 = 822.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.87x = 4,154.82 × 822.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.87x = 3,415,542.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,415,542.49/2,769.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.11

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