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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.08, 4,228.70 and 767.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.08, 4,228.70 and 767.08 is: 1,150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.08 : 4,228.70 = 767.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.08/4,228.70 = 767.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.08x = 4,228.70 × 767.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.08x = 3,243,751.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,243,751.20/2,819.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.64

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