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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.19, 4,276.63 and 771.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.19, 4,276.63 and 771.17 is: 1,156.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.19 : 4,276.63 = 771.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.19/4,276.63 = 771.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.19x = 4,276.63 × 771.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.19x = 3,298,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,298,008.76/2,851.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.71

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