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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,846.11, 4,268.88 and 766.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,846.11, 4,268.88 and 766.03 is: 1,148.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,846.11 : 4,268.88 = 766.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,846.11/4,268.88 = 766.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,846.11x = 4,268.88 × 766.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,846.11x = 3,270,097.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,270,097.33/2,846.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.97

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