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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.75, 4,241.75 and 775.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.75, 4,241.75 and 775.75 is: 1,163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.75 : 4,241.75 = 775.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.75/4,241.75 = 775.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.75x = 4,241.75 × 775.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.75x = 3,290,537.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,290,537.56/2,827.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.66

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