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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.92, 4,152.67 and 1,209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.92, 4,152.67 and 1,209.33 is: 1,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.92 : 4,152.67 = 1,209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.92/4,152.67 = 1,209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.92x = 4,152.67 × 1,209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.92x = 5,021,945.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021,945.39/2,768.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,813.69

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