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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.28, 4,164.70 and 829.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.28, 4,164.70 and 829.09 is: 1,243.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.28 : 4,164.70 = 829.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.28/4,164.70 = 829.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.28x = 4,164.70 × 829.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.28x = 3,452,911.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,452,911.12/2,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.27

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