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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.54, 4,165.53 and 828.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.54, 4,165.53 and 828.74 is: 1,243.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.54 : 4,165.53 = 828.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.54/4,165.53 = 828.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.54x = 4,165.53 × 828.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.54x = 3,452,139.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,139.26/2,776.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.33

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