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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.81, 4,156.45 and 823.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.81, 4,156.45 and 823.10 is: 1,234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.81 : 4,156.45 = 823.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.81/4,156.45 = 823.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.81x = 4,156.45 × 823.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.81x = 3,421,151.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,151.16/2,770.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.71

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