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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,822.80, 4,234.20 and 742.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,822.80, 4,234.20 and 742.80 is: 1,114.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,822.80 : 4,234.20 = 742.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,822.80/4,234.20 = 742.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,822.80x = 4,234.20 × 742.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,822.80x = 3,145,163.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,145,163.76/2,822.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.20

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