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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.96, 4,154.94 and 822.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.96, 4,154.94 and 822.18 is: 1,233.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.96 : 4,154.94 = 822.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.96/4,154.94 = 822.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.96x = 4,154.94 × 822.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.96x = 3,416,108.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,108.57/2,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.27

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