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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,850.46, 4,275.65 and 770.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,850.46, 4,275.65 and 770.27 is: 1,155.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,850.46 : 4,275.65 = 770.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,850.46/4,275.65 = 770.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,850.46x = 4,275.65 × 770.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,850.46x = 3,293,385.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,293,385.47/2,850.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.39

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