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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.26, 4,141.08 and 812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.26, 4,141.08 and 812.46 is: 1,218.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.26 : 4,141.08 = 812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.26/4,141.08 = 812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.26x = 4,141.08 × 812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.26x = 3,364,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,364,461.86/2,760.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.89

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