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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.86, 4,156.92 and 822.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.86, 4,156.92 and 822.99 is: 1,234.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.86 : 4,156.92 = 822.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.86/4,156.92 = 822.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.86x = 4,156.92 × 822.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.86x = 3,421,103.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,421,103.59/2,770.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.67

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