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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.76, 4,141.26 and 812.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.76, 4,141.26 and 812.98 is: 1,219.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.76 : 4,141.26 = 812.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.76/4,141.26 = 812.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.76x = 4,141.26 × 812.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.76x = 3,366,761.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,366,761.55/2,760.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.51

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