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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,844.75, 4,266.73 and 764.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,844.75, 4,266.73 and 764.93 is: 1,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,844.75 : 4,266.73 = 764.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,844.75/4,266.73 = 764.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,844.75x = 4,266.73 × 764.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,844.75x = 3,263,749.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,263,749.78/2,844.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.29

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