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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,776.82, 4,164.50 and 828.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,776.82, 4,164.50 and 828.56 is: 1,242.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,776.82 : 4,164.50 = 828.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,776.82/4,164.50 = 828.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,776.82x = 4,164.50 × 828.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,776.82x = 3,450,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,450,550.60/2,776.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.63

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