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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.82, 4,157.20 and 823.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.82, 4,157.20 and 823.58 is: 1,235.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.82 : 4,157.20 = 823.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.82/4,157.20 = 823.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.82x = 4,157.20 × 823.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.82x = 3,423,786.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,423,786.78/2,771.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.21

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