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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.36, 4,163.74 and 827.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.36, 4,163.74 and 827.58 is: 1,241.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.36 : 4,163.74 = 827.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.36/4,163.74 = 827.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.36x = 4,163.74 × 827.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.36x = 3,445,827.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,445,827.95/2,775.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.58

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