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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.44, 4,143.28 and 814.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.44, 4,143.28 and 814.84 is: 1,222.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.44 : 4,143.28 = 814.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.44/4,143.28 = 814.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.44x = 4,143.28 × 814.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.44x = 3,376,110.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,376,110.28/2,762.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.15

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