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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.89, 4,152.65 and 820.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.89, 4,152.65 and 820.14 is: 1,230.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.89 : 4,152.65 = 820.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.89/4,152.65 = 820.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.89x = 4,152.65 × 820.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.89x = 3,405,754.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,405,754.37/2,767.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.45

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