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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,802.66, 4,204.18 and 828.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,802.66, 4,204.18 and 828.26 is: 1,242.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,802.66 : 4,204.18 = 828.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,802.66/4,204.18 = 828.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,802.66x = 4,204.18 × 828.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,802.66x = 3,482,154.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,482,154.13/2,802.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.45

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