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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.08, 4,161.82 and 826.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.08, 4,161.82 and 826.22 is: 1,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.08 : 4,161.82 = 826.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.08/4,161.82 = 826.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.08x = 4,161.82 × 826.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.08x = 3,438,578.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,578.92/2,774.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.54

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