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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.87, 4,153.99 and 821.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.87, 4,153.99 and 821.07 is: 1,231.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.87 : 4,153.99 = 821.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.87/4,153.99 = 821.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.87x = 4,153.99 × 821.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.87x = 3,410,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,734.16/2,768.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.81

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