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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.94, 4,153.42 and 821.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.94, 4,153.42 and 821.16 is: 1,231.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.94 : 4,153.42 = 821.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.94/4,153.42 = 821.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.94x = 4,153.42 × 821.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.94x = 3,410,622.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,622.37/2,768.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.74

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