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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.26, 4,162.44 and 827.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.26, 4,162.44 and 827.18 is: 1,240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.26 : 4,162.44 = 827.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.26/4,162.44 = 827.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.26x = 4,162.44 × 827.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.26x = 3,443,087.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,443,087.12/2,775.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.64

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