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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.43, 4,157.16 and 823.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.43, 4,157.16 and 823.65 is: 1,235.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.43 : 4,157.16 = 823.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.43/4,157.16 = 823.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.43x = 4,157.16 × 823.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.43x = 3,424,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,424,044.83/2,771.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.48

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