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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.28, 4,163.20 and 828.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.28, 4,163.20 and 828.09 is: 1,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.28 : 4,163.20 = 828.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.28/4,163.20 = 828.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.28x = 4,163.20 × 828.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.28x = 3,447,502.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,447,502.22/2,776.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.77

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