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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.85, 4,151.02 and 1,206.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.85, 4,151.02 and 1,206.98 is: 1,810.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.85 : 4,151.02 = 1,206.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.85/4,151.02 = 1,206.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.85x = 4,151.02 × 1,206.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.85x = 5,010,192.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,010,192.08/2,766.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.79

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