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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,771.92, 4,158.12 and 824.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,771.92, 4,158.12 and 824.12 is: 1,236.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,771.92 : 4,158.12 = 824.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,771.92/4,158.12 = 824.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,771.92x = 4,158.12 × 824.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,771.92x = 3,426,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,426,789.85/2,771.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.25

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