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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.68, 4,145.64 and 816.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.68, 4,145.64 and 816.36 is: 1,224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.68 : 4,145.64 = 816.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.68/4,145.64 = 816.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.68x = 4,145.64 × 816.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.68x = 3,384,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,384,334.67/2,764.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.13

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