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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.30, 4,147.17 and 816.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.30, 4,147.17 and 816.70 is: 1,225.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.30 : 4,147.17 = 816.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.30/4,147.17 = 816.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.30x = 4,147.17 × 816.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.30x = 3,386,993.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,386,993.74/2,764.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.26

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