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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.60, 4,152.18 and 820.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.60, 4,152.18 and 820.34 is: 1,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.60 : 4,152.18 = 820.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.60/4,152.18 = 820.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.60x = 4,152.18 × 820.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.60x = 3,406,212.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,406,212.80/2,768.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.30

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