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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.79, 4,147.60 and 816.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.79, 4,147.60 and 816.74 is: 1,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.79 : 4,147.60 = 816.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.79/4,147.60 = 816.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.79x = 4,147.60 × 816.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.79x = 3,387,519.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,387,519.15/2,764.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.23

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