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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.66, 4,151.52 and 819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.66, 4,151.52 and 819.90 is: 1,229.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.66 : 4,151.52 = 819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.66/4,151.52 = 819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.66x = 4,151.52 × 819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.66x = 3,403,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,831.25/2,767.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.86

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