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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.25, 4,228.89 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.25, 4,228.89 and 767.25 is: 1,150.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.25 : 4,228.89 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.25/4,228.89 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.25x = 4,228.89 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.25x = 3,244,615.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,244,615.85/2,819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.88

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