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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.96, 4,154.52 and 821.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.96, 4,154.52 and 821.18 is: 1,232.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.96 : 4,154.52 = 821.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.96/4,154.52 = 821.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.96x = 4,154.52 × 821.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.96x = 3,411,608.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,608.73/2,768.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.09

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