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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.23, 4,163.13 and 827.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.23, 4,163.13 and 827.97 is: 1,241.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.23 : 4,163.13 = 827.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.23/4,163.13 = 827.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.23x = 4,163.13 × 827.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.23x = 3,446,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,446,946.75/2,776.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.59

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