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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762.66, 4,142.64 and 814.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762.66, 4,142.64 and 814.34 is: 1,221.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762.66 : 4,142.64 = 814.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762.66/4,142.64 = 814.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762.66x = 4,142.64 × 814.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762.66x = 3,373,517.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,373,517.46/2,762.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,221.11

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