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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.52, 4,153.20 and 820.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.52, 4,153.20 and 820.76 is: 1,231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.52 : 4,153.20 = 820.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.52/4,153.20 = 820.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.52x = 4,153.20 × 820.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.52x = 3,408,780.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,780.43/2,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.26

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