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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.44, 4,161.68 and 826.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.44, 4,161.68 and 826.66 is: 1,240.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.44 : 4,161.68 = 826.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.44/4,161.68 = 826.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.44x = 4,161.68 × 826.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.44x = 3,440,294.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,440,294.39/2,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.00

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