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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.02, 4,163.94 and 828.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.02, 4,163.94 and 828.15 is: 1,242.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.02 : 4,163.94 = 828.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.02/4,163.94 = 828.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.02x = 4,163.94 × 828.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.02x = 3,448,366.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,366.91/2,776.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.20

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