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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.46, 4,239.65 and 774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.46, 4,239.65 and 774.46 is: 1,161.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.46 : 4,239.65 = 774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.46/4,239.65 = 774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.46x = 4,239.65 × 774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.46x = 3,283,435.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,435.47/2,826.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.68

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