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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.96, 4,166.90 and 830.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.96, 4,166.90 and 830.18 is: 1,245.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.96 : 4,166.90 = 830.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.96/4,166.90 = 830.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.96x = 4,166.90 × 830.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.96x = 3,459,277.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,459,277.04/2,777.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.26

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