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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.25, 4,161.38 and 826.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.25, 4,161.38 and 826.40 is: 1,239.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.25 : 4,161.38 = 826.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.25/4,161.38 = 826.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.25x = 4,161.38 × 826.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.25x = 3,438,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,970.70/2,774.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.60

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