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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.18, 4,202.28 and 827.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.18, 4,202.28 and 827.22 is: 1,240.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.18 : 4,202.28 = 827.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.18/4,202.28 = 827.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.18x = 4,202.28 × 827.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.18x = 3,476,210.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,476,210.06/2,802.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.54

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