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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,801.20, 4,200.80 and 826.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,801.20, 4,200.80 and 826.24 is: 1,239.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,801.20 : 4,200.80 = 826.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,801.20/4,200.80 = 826.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,801.20x = 4,200.80 × 826.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,801.20x = 3,470,868.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,470,868.99/2,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.07

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