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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.32, 4,164.21 and 828.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.32, 4,164.21 and 828.54 is: 1,242.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.32 : 4,164.21 = 828.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.32/4,164.21 = 828.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.32x = 4,164.21 × 828.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.32x = 3,450,214.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,214.55/2,776.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.73

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