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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.65, 4,146.35 and 816.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.65, 4,146.35 and 816.39 is: 1,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.65 : 4,146.35 = 816.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.65/4,146.35 = 816.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.65x = 4,146.35 × 816.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.65x = 3,385,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,385,034.59/2,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.40

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