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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772, 4,158.14 and 824.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772, 4,158.14 and 824.22 is: 1,236.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772 : 4,158.14 = 824.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772/4,158.14 = 824.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772x = 4,158.14 × 824.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772x = 3,427,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,427,218.03/2,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.37

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