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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.33, 4,162.77 and 1,214.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.33, 4,162.77 and 1,214.12 is: 1,821.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.33 : 4,162.77 = 1,214.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.33/4,162.77 = 1,214.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.33x = 4,162.77 × 1,214.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.33x = 5,054,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,081.50/2,774.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.73

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