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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,766.63, 4,150.61 and 792.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,766.63, 4,150.61 and 792.29 is: 1,188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,766.63 : 4,150.61 = 792.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,766.63/4,150.61 = 792.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,766.63x = 4,150.61 × 792.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,766.63x = 3,288,486.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,288,486.80/2,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.63

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