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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,772.28, 4,158.34 and 824.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,772.28, 4,158.34 and 824.52 is: 1,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,772.28 : 4,158.34 = 824.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,772.28/4,158.34 = 824.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,772.28x = 4,158.34 × 824.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,772.28x = 3,428,634.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,428,634.50/2,772.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.76

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