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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.81, 4,153.03 and 821.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.81, 4,153.03 and 821.03 is: 1,231.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.81 : 4,153.03 = 821.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.81/4,153.03 = 821.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.81x = 4,153.03 × 821.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.81x = 3,409,739.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,409,739.40/2,768.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.48

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