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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.22, 4,167.26 and 698.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.22, 4,167.26 and 698.22 is: 1,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.22 : 4,167.26 = 698.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.22/4,167.26 = 698.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.22x = 4,167.26 × 698.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.22x = 2,909,667.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,909,667.33/2,778.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.32

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