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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.82, 4,150.22 and 819.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.82, 4,150.22 and 819.17 is: 1,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.82 : 4,150.22 = 819.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.82/4,150.22 = 819.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.82x = 4,150.22 × 819.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.82x = 3,399,731.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,731.62/2,766.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.75

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