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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.03, 4,224.05 and 764.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.03, 4,224.05 and 764.03 is: 1,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.03 : 4,224.05 = 764.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.03/4,224.05 = 764.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.03x = 4,224.05 × 764.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.03x = 3,227,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,227,309.57/2,816.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.05

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