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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.79, 4,156.60 and 822.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.79, 4,156.60 and 822.74 is: 1,234.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.79 : 4,156.60 = 822.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.79/4,156.60 = 822.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.79x = 4,156.60 × 822.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.79x = 3,419,801.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,419,801.08/2,770.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.23

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