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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,749.50, 4,124.17 and 775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,749.50, 4,124.17 and 775.26 is: 1,162.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,749.50 : 4,124.17 = 775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,749.50/4,124.17 = 775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,749.50x = 4,124.17 × 775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,749.50x = 3,197,304.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,197,304.03/2,749.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.87

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