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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.81, 4,157.95 and 824.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.81, 4,157.95 and 824.10 is: 1,236.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.81 : 4,157.95 = 824.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.81/4,157.95 = 824.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.81x = 4,157.95 × 824.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.81x = 3,426,566.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,566.60/2,771.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.22

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