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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,861.76, 2,793.40 and 821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,861.76, 2,793.40 and 821.20 is: 1,232.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,861.76 : 2,793.40 = 821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,861.76/2,793.40 = 821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,861.76x = 2,793.40 × 821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,861.76x = 2,293,940.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,940.08/1,861.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.14

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