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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.13, 4,151.66 and 819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.13, 4,151.66 and 819.90 is: 1,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.13 : 4,151.66 = 819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.13/4,151.66 = 819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.13x = 4,151.66 × 819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.13x = 3,403,941.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,403,941.93/2,768.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.69

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