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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.36, 4,163.80 and 828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.36, 4,163.80 and 828.12 is: 1,241.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.36 : 4,163.80 = 828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.36/4,163.80 = 828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.36x = 4,163.80 × 828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.36x = 3,448,126.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,448,126.06/2,776.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.96

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