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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.06, 4,165.59 and 830.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.06, 4,165.59 and 830.63 is: 1,245.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.06 : 4,165.59 = 830.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.06/4,165.59 = 830.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.06x = 4,165.59 × 830.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.06x = 3,460,064.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,460,064.02/2,777.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.95

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