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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,853.65, 4,280.13 and 773.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,853.65, 4,280.13 and 773.52 is: 1,160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,853.65 : 4,280.13 = 773.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,853.65/4,280.13 = 773.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,853.65x = 4,280.13 × 773.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,853.65x = 3,310,762.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,310,762.29/2,853.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.19

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