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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.75, 4,142.63 and 813.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.75, 4,142.63 and 813.93 is: 1,220.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.75 : 4,142.63 = 813.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.75/4,142.63 = 813.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.75x = 4,142.63 × 813.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.75x = 3,371,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,810.84/2,761.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.90

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