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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.48, 4,143.96 and 814.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.48, 4,143.96 and 814.64 is: 1,222.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.48 : 4,143.96 = 814.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.48/4,143.96 = 814.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.48x = 4,143.96 × 814.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.48x = 3,375,835.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,375,835.57/2,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.03

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