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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.04, 4,143.22 and 814.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.04, 4,143.22 and 814.28 is: 1,221.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.04 : 4,143.22 = 814.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.04/4,143.22 = 814.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.04x = 4,143.22 × 814.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.04x = 3,373,741.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,741.18/2,762.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.47

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