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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.54, 4,147.23 and 816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.54, 4,147.23 and 816.82 is: 1,225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.54 : 4,147.23 = 816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.54/4,147.23 = 816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.54x = 4,147.23 × 816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.54x = 3,387,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,540.41/2,764.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.35

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