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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.65, 4,150.22 and 819.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.65, 4,150.22 and 819.42 is: 1,228.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.65 : 4,150.22 = 819.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.65/4,150.22 = 819.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.65x = 4,150.22 × 819.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.65x = 3,400,769.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,769.18/2,767.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.76

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