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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.28, 4,166.55 and 829.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.28, 4,166.55 and 829.41 is: 1,244.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.28 : 4,166.55 = 829.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.28/4,166.55 = 829.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.28x = 4,166.55 × 829.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.28x = 3,455,778.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,455,778.24/2,777.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.30

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