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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.42, 4,146 and 815.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.42, 4,146 and 815.64 is: 1,223.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.42 : 4,146 = 815.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.42/4,146 = 815.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.42x = 4,146 × 815.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.42x = 3,381,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,643.44/2,763.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,223.72

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