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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.79, 4,155.10 and 821.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.79, 4,155.10 and 821.74 is: 1,232.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.79 : 4,155.10 = 821.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.79/4,155.10 = 821.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.79x = 4,155.10 × 821.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.79x = 3,414,411.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,414,411.87/2,769.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.73

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