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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.67, 4,156.70 and 822.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.67, 4,156.70 and 822.88 is: 1,234.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.67 : 4,156.70 = 822.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.67/4,156.70 = 822.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.67x = 4,156.70 × 822.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.67x = 3,420,456.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,420,456.96/2,770.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.52

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