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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.94, 4,147.56 and 817.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.94, 4,147.56 and 817.30 is: 1,225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.94 : 4,147.56 = 817.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.94/4,147.56 = 817.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.94x = 4,147.56 × 817.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.94x = 3,389,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,389,790.42/2,764.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.99

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