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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.06, 4,144.71 and 815.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.06, 4,144.71 and 815.28 is: 1,222.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.06 : 4,144.71 = 815.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.06/4,144.71 = 815.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.06x = 4,144.71 × 815.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.06x = 3,379,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,099.17/2,763.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,222.96

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