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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,775.63, 4,163.14 and 827.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,775.63, 4,163.14 and 827.38 is: 1,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,775.63 : 4,163.14 = 827.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,775.63/4,163.14 = 827.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,775.63x = 4,163.14 × 827.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,775.63x = 3,444,473.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,444,473.82/2,775.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.97

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