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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.18, 4,234.80 and 771.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.18, 4,234.80 and 771.18 is: 1,156.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.18 : 4,234.80 = 771.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.18/4,234.80 = 771.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.18x = 4,234.80 × 771.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.18x = 3,265,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,793.06/2,823.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.78

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