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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,774.96, 4,162.46 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,774.96, 4,162.46 and 827.20 is: 1,240.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,774.96 : 4,162.46 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,774.96/4,162.46 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,774.96x = 4,162.46 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,774.96x = 3,443,186.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,186.91/2,774.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.81

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