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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,828.02, 4,241.76 and 776.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,828.02, 4,241.76 and 776.02 is: 1,163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,828.02 : 4,241.76 = 776.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,828.02/4,241.76 = 776.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,828.02x = 4,241.76 × 776.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,828.02x = 3,291,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,291,690.60/2,828.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.96

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