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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.50, 4,193.12 and 821.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.50, 4,193.12 and 821.05 is: 1,231.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.50 : 4,193.12 = 821.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.50/4,193.12 = 821.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.50x = 4,193.12 × 821.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.50x = 3,442,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442,761.18/2,795.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.54

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