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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.34, 4,266.48 and 764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.34, 4,266.48 and 764.54 is: 1,146.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.34 : 4,266.48 = 764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.34/4,266.48 = 764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.34x = 4,266.48 × 764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.34x = 3,261,894.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,261,894.62/2,844.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.80

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