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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.52, 4,153.50 and 820.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.52, 4,153.50 and 820.68 is: 1,231.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.52 : 4,153.50 = 820.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.52/4,153.50 = 820.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.52x = 4,153.50 × 820.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.52x = 3,408,694.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,408,694.38/2,768.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.23

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