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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.56, 4,161.92 and 826.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.56, 4,161.92 and 826.84 is: 1,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.56 : 4,161.92 = 826.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.56/4,161.92 = 826.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.56x = 4,161.92 × 826.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.56x = 3,441,241.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,441,241.93/2,774.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.28

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