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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.57, 4,155.08 and 821.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.57, 4,155.08 and 821.73 is: 1,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.57 : 4,155.08 = 821.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.57/4,155.08 = 821.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.57x = 4,155.08 × 821.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.57x = 3,414,349.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,349.78/2,769.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.81

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