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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.15, 4,140.32 and 812.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.15, 4,140.32 and 812.55 is: 1,218.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.15 : 4,140.32 = 812.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.15/4,140.32 = 812.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.15x = 4,140.32 × 812.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.15x = 3,364,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,212.95/2,760.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.85

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