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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.65, 4,139.55 and 812.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.65, 4,139.55 and 812.60 is: 1,218.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.65 : 4,139.55 = 812.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.65/4,139.55 = 812.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.65x = 4,139.55 × 812.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.65x = 3,363,798.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,798.33/2,760.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.48

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