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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.77, 4,153.20 and 821.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.77, 4,153.20 and 821.53 is: 1,232.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.77 : 4,153.20 = 821.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.77/4,153.20 = 821.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.77x = 4,153.20 × 821.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.77x = 3,411,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,978.40/2,768.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.31

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