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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,812.26, 4,218.38 and 760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,812.26, 4,218.38 and 760.26 is: 1,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,812.26 : 4,218.38 = 760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,812.26/4,218.38 = 760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,812.26x = 4,218.38 × 760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,812.26x = 3,207,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,207,065.58/2,812.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.39

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