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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,829.44, 4,244.20 and 777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,829.44, 4,244.20 and 777.44 is: 1,166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,829.44 : 4,244.20 = 777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,829.44/4,244.20 = 777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,829.44x = 4,244.20 × 777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,829.44x = 3,299,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,299,610.85/2,829.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.17

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