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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.62, 4,166.43 and 829.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.62, 4,166.43 and 829.76 is: 1,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.62 : 4,166.43 = 829.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.62/4,166.43 = 829.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.62x = 4,166.43 × 829.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.62x = 3,457,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,457,136.96/2,777.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.64

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