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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775, 4,163.20 and 827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775, 4,163.20 and 827.20 is: 1,241.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775 : 4,163.20 = 827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775/4,163.20 = 827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775x = 4,163.20 × 827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775x = 3,443,799.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,799.04/2,775
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.01

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