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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.33, 4,145.94 and 1,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.33, 4,145.94 and 1,302.63 is: 1,954.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.33 : 4,145.94 = 1,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.33/4,145.94 = 1,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.33x = 4,145.94 × 1,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.33x = 5,400,625.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,400,625.82/2,763.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,954.39

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