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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.09, 4,145.31 and 815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.09, 4,145.31 and 815.27 is: 1,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.09 : 4,145.31 = 815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.09/4,145.31 = 815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.09x = 4,145.31 × 815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.09x = 3,379,546.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,546.88/2,763.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.10

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