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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.49, 4,148.24 and 817.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.49, 4,148.24 and 817.54 is: 1,226.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.49 : 4,148.24 = 817.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.49/4,148.24 = 817.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.49x = 4,148.24 × 817.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.49x = 3,391,358.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,391,358.41/2,765.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.31

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