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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,210.28, 4,815.36 and 778.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,210.28, 4,815.36 and 778.28 is: 1,167.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,210.28 : 4,815.36 = 778.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,210.28/4,815.36 = 778.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,210.28x = 4,815.36 × 778.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,210.28x = 3,747,698.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,747,698.38/3,210.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.41

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