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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.32, 4,266.12 and 764.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.32, 4,266.12 and 764.49 is: 1,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.32 : 4,266.12 = 764.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.32/4,266.12 = 764.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.32x = 4,266.12 × 764.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.32x = 3,261,396.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,396.65/2,844.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.64

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