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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,876.37, 4,314.34 and 767.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,876.37, 4,314.34 and 767.83 is: 1,151.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,876.37 : 4,314.34 = 767.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,876.37/4,314.34 = 767.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,876.37x = 4,314.34 × 767.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,876.37x = 3,312,679.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,312,679.68/2,876.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.69

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