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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.48, 4,141.33 and 812.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.48, 4,141.33 and 812.84 is: 1,219.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.48 : 4,141.33 = 812.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.48/4,141.33 = 812.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.48x = 4,141.33 × 812.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.48x = 3,366,215.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,215.94/2,760.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.43

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