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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.23, 4,143.19 and 814.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.23, 4,143.19 and 814.45 is: 1,221.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.23 : 4,143.19 = 814.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.23/4,143.19 = 814.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.23x = 4,143.19 × 814.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.23x = 3,374,421.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,421.10/2,762.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.63

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