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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,818.08, 4,227.20 and 766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,818.08, 4,227.20 and 766.08 is: 1,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,818.08 : 4,227.20 = 766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,818.08/4,227.20 = 766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,818.08x = 4,227.20 × 766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,818.08x = 3,238,373.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,238,373.38/2,818.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.14

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