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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.96, 4,150.38 and 819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.96, 4,150.38 and 819.18 is: 1,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.96 : 4,150.38 = 819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.96/4,150.38 = 819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.96x = 4,150.38 × 819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.96x = 3,399,908.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,399,908.29/2,766.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.75

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