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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.12, 4,153.08 and 821.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.12, 4,153.08 and 821.34 is: 1,231.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.12 : 4,153.08 = 821.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.12/4,153.08 = 821.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.12x = 4,153.08 × 821.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.12x = 3,411,090.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,411,090.73/2,769.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.83

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