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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,765.62, 4,148.42 and 817.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,765.62, 4,148.42 and 817.67 is: 1,226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,765.62 : 4,148.42 = 817.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,765.62/4,148.42 = 817.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,765.62x = 4,148.42 × 817.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,765.62x = 3,392,030.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,392,030.25/2,765.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.50

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