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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.44, 4,224.67 and 764.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.44, 4,224.67 and 764.44 is: 1,146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.44 : 4,224.67 = 764.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.44/4,224.67 = 764.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.44x = 4,224.67 × 764.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.44x = 3,229,494.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,229,494.26/2,816.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.66

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