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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.19, 4,141.78 and 814.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.19, 4,141.78 and 814.76 is: 1,222.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.19 : 4,141.78 = 814.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.19/4,141.78 = 814.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.19x = 4,141.78 × 814.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.19x = 3,374,556.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,556.67/2,761.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.14

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