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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.15, 4,141.80 and 814.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.15, 4,141.80 and 814.10 is: 1,220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.15 : 4,141.80 = 814.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.15/4,141.80 = 814.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.15x = 4,141.80 × 814.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.15x = 3,371,839.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,371,839.38/2,762.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.73

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