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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.05, 4,155.57 and 822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.05, 4,155.57 and 822.20 is: 1,233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.05 : 4,155.57 = 822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.05/4,155.57 = 822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.05x = 4,155.57 × 822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.05x = 3,416,688.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,416,688.88/2,770.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.44

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