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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.01, 4,155.71 and 822.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.01, 4,155.71 and 822.56 is: 1,233.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.01 : 4,155.71 = 822.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.01/4,155.71 = 822.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.01x = 4,155.71 × 822.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.01x = 3,418,295.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,418,295.93/2,771.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.59

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