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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.47, 4,164.60 and 828.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.47, 4,164.60 and 828.62 is: 1,242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.47 : 4,164.60 = 828.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.47/4,164.60 = 828.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.47x = 4,164.60 × 828.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.47x = 3,450,881.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,881.26/2,776.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.90

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