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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.79, 4,162.27 and 1,213.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.79, 4,162.27 and 1,213.99 is: 1,821.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.79 : 4,162.27 = 1,213.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.79/4,162.27 = 1,213.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.79x = 4,162.27 × 1,213.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.79x = 5,052,954.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,052,954.16/2,774.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,821.02

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