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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.26, 4,231.80 and 741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.26, 4,231.80 and 741.20 is: 1,111.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.26 : 4,231.80 = 741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.26/4,231.80 = 741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.26x = 4,231.80 × 741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.26x = 3,136,610.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,610.16/2,821.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.78

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