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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,816.78, 4,225.17 and 764.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,816.78, 4,225.17 and 764.78 is: 1,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,816.78 : 4,225.17 = 764.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,816.78/4,225.17 = 764.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,816.78x = 4,225.17 × 764.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,816.78x = 3,231,325.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,231,325.51/2,816.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.17

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