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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,841.99, 4,262.67 and 762.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,841.99, 4,262.67 and 762.17 is: 1,143.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,841.99 : 4,262.67 = 762.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,841.99/4,262.67 = 762.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,841.99x = 4,262.67 × 762.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,841.99x = 3,248,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,248,857.88/2,841.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.16

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