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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,851.64, 4,276.92 and 771.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,851.64, 4,276.92 and 771.76 is: 1,157.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,851.64 : 4,276.92 = 771.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,851.64/4,276.92 = 771.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,851.64x = 4,276.92 × 771.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,851.64x = 3,300,755.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,300,755.78/2,851.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.49

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