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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,821.52, 4,232.26 and 769.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,821.52, 4,232.26 and 769.52 is: 1,154.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,821.52 : 4,232.26 = 769.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,821.52/4,232.26 = 769.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,821.52x = 4,232.26 × 769.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,821.52x = 3,256,808.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,808.72/2,821.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.27

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