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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.37, 4,156.25 and 822.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.37, 4,156.25 and 822.57 is: 1,234.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.37 : 4,156.25 = 822.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.37/4,156.25 = 822.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.37x = 4,156.25 × 822.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.37x = 3,418,802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,802.45/2,770.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.06

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