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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.35, 4,153.31 and 821.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.35, 4,153.31 and 821.09 is: 1,231.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.35 : 4,153.31 = 821.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.35/4,153.31 = 821.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.35x = 4,153.31 × 821.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.35x = 3,410,241.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,410,241.31/2,769.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.42

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