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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.64, 4,161.12 and 826.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.64, 4,161.12 and 826.32 is: 1,239.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.64 : 4,161.12 = 826.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.64/4,161.12 = 826.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.64x = 4,161.12 × 826.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.64x = 3,438,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,438,416.68/2,774.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.23

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