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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.78, 4,150.80 and 819

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.78, 4,150.80 and 819 is: 1,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.78 : 4,150.80 = 819 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.78/4,150.80 = 819/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.78x = 4,150.80 × 819
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.78x = 3,399,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,505.20/2,766.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.69

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