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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,843.48, 4,265.19 and 763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,843.48, 4,265.19 and 763.42 is: 1,145.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,843.48 : 4,265.19 = 763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,843.48/4,265.19 = 763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,843.48x = 4,265.19 × 763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,843.48x = 3,256,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,256,131.35/2,843.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.12

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