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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.20, 4,165.52 and 829.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.20, 4,165.52 and 829.42 is: 1,244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.20 : 4,165.52 = 829.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.20/4,165.52 = 829.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.20x = 4,165.52 × 829.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.20x = 3,454,965.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,454,965.60/2,777.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.05

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