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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.24, 4,139.07 and 812.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.24, 4,139.07 and 812.06 is: 1,217.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.24 : 4,139.07 = 812.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.24/4,139.07 = 812.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.24x = 4,139.07 × 812.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.24x = 3,361,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,361,164.97/2,760.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.71

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