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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.16, 4,143.24 and 814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.16, 4,143.24 and 814.56 is: 1,221.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.16 : 4,143.24 = 814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.16/4,143.24 = 814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.16x = 4,143.24 × 814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.16x = 3,374,917.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,917.57/2,762.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.84

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