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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,758.32, 4,138.14 and 810.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,758.32, 4,138.14 and 810.46 is: 1,215.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,758.32 : 4,138.14 = 810.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,758.32/4,138.14 = 810.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,758.32x = 4,138.14 × 810.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,758.32x = 3,353,796.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,353,796.94/2,758.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215.88

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