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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,826.56, 4,239.84 and 774.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,826.56, 4,239.84 and 774.56 is: 1,161.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,826.56 : 4,239.84 = 774.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,826.56/4,239.84 = 774.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,826.56x = 4,239.84 × 774.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,826.56x = 3,284,023.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,284,023.97/2,826.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.84

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