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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,815.91, 4,223.86 and 763.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,815.91, 4,223.86 and 763.91 is: 1,145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,815.91 : 4,223.86 = 763.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,815.91/4,223.86 = 763.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,815.91x = 4,223.86 × 763.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,815.91x = 3,226,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,226,627.77/2,815.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.86

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