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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.66, 4,147.08 and 816.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.66, 4,147.08 and 816.86 is: 1,225.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.66 : 4,147.08 = 816.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.66/4,147.08 = 816.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.66x = 4,147.08 × 816.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.66x = 3,387,583.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,583.77/2,764.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.32

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