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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,819.50, 4,229.88 and 845.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,819.50, 4,229.88 and 845.05 is: 1,267.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,819.50 : 4,229.88 = 845.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,819.50/4,229.88 = 845.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,819.50x = 4,229.88 × 845.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,819.50x = 3,574,460.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,460.09/2,819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,267.76

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