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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.02, 4,152.83 and 820.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.02, 4,152.83 and 820.27 is: 1,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.02 : 4,152.83 = 820.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.02/4,152.83 = 820.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.02x = 4,152.83 × 820.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.02x = 3,406,433.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,433.53/2,768.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.64

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