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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.84, 4,151.20 and 819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.84, 4,151.20 and 819.56 is: 1,229.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.84 : 4,151.20 = 819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.84/4,151.20 = 819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.84x = 4,151.20 × 819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.84x = 3,402,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,402,157.47/2,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.17

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