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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.59, 4,148.45 and 1,204.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.59, 4,148.45 and 1,204.51 is: 1,806.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.59 : 4,148.45 = 1,204.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.59/4,148.45 = 1,204.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.59x = 4,148.45 × 1,204.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.59x = 4,996,849.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,996,849.51/2,765.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,806.79

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