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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.00, 4,164.89 and 829.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.00, 4,164.89 and 829.35 is: 1,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.00 : 4,164.89 = 829.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.00/4,164.89 = 829.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.00x = 4,164.89 × 829.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.00x = 3,454,147.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,147.37/2,777.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.84

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