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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.47, 4,166.10 and 829.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.47, 4,166.10 and 829.62 is: 1,244.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.47 : 4,166.10 = 829.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.47/4,166.10 = 829.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.47x = 4,166.10 × 829.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.47x = 3,456,279.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,456,279.88/2,777.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.40

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