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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,823.21, 4,234.77 and 771.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,823.21, 4,234.77 and 771.21 is: 1,156.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,823.21 : 4,234.77 = 771.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,823.21/4,234.77 = 771.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,823.21x = 4,234.77 × 771.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,823.21x = 3,265,896.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,265,896.97/2,823.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.80

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