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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.28, 4,143.36 and 814.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.28, 4,143.36 and 814.50 is: 1,221.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.28 : 4,143.36 = 814.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.28/4,143.36 = 814.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.28x = 4,143.36 × 814.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.28x = 3,374,766.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,374,766.72/2,762.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.73

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