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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,777.97, 4,166.96 and 830.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,777.97, 4,166.96 and 830.02 is: 1,245.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,777.97 : 4,166.96 = 830.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,777.97/4,166.96 = 830.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,777.97x = 4,166.96 × 830.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,777.97x = 3,458,660.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,458,660.14/2,777.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.03

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