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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.62, 4,061.34 and 759.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.62, 4,061.34 and 759.84 is: 1,139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.62 : 4,061.34 = 759.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.62/4,061.34 = 759.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.62x = 4,061.34 × 759.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.62x = 3,085,968.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,085,968.59/2,707.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.73

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