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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.79, 4,152.10 and 819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.79, 4,152.10 and 819.74 is: 1,229.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.79 : 4,152.10 = 819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.79/4,152.10 = 819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.79x = 4,152.10 × 819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.79x = 3,403,642.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,642.45/2,767.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.73

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