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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.06, 4,147.59 and 817.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.06, 4,147.59 and 817.41 is: 1,226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.06 : 4,147.59 = 817.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.06/4,147.59 = 817.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.06x = 4,147.59 × 817.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.06x = 3,390,281.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,390,281.54/2,765.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.12

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