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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.44, 4,151.77 and 819.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.44, 4,151.77 and 819.80 is: 1,229.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.44 : 4,151.77 = 819.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.44/4,151.77 = 819.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.44x = 4,151.77 × 819.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.44x = 3,403,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,621.05/2,767.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.88

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