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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.83, 4,061.85 and 760.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.83, 4,061.85 and 760.19 is: 1,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.83 : 4,061.85 = 760.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.83/4,061.85 = 760.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.83x = 4,061.85 × 760.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.83x = 3,087,754.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,754.59/2,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.31

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