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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.56, 4,165.09 and 802.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.56, 4,165.09 and 802.16 is: 1,203.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.56 : 4,165.09 = 802.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.56/4,165.09 = 802.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.56x = 4,165.09 × 802.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.56x = 3,341,064.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,341,064.58/2,776.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.31

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