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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.50, 4,240.11 and 774.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.50, 4,240.11 and 774.50 is: 1,161.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.50 : 4,240.11 = 774.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.50/4,240.11 = 774.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.50x = 4,240.11 × 774.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.50x = 3,283,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,283,965.20/2,826.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.85

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