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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,773.98, 4,161.15 and 826.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,773.98, 4,161.15 and 826.38 is: 1,239.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,773.98 : 4,161.15 = 826.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,773.98/4,161.15 = 826.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,773.98x = 4,161.15 × 826.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,773.98x = 3,438,691.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,691.14/2,773.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.62

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