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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.74, 4,154.64 and 821.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.74, 4,154.64 and 821.94 is: 1,232.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.74 : 4,154.64 = 821.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.74/4,154.64 = 821.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.74x = 4,154.64 × 821.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.74x = 3,414,860.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,860.69/2,769.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.92

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