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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,855.92, 4,283.52 and 776.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,855.92, 4,283.52 and 776.08 is: 1,164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,855.92 : 4,283.52 = 776.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,855.92/4,283.52 = 776.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,855.92x = 4,283.52 × 776.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,855.92x = 3,324,354.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,324,354.20/2,855.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.02

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