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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.98, 4,061.35 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.98, 4,061.35 and 760.38 is: 1,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.98 : 4,061.35 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.98/4,061.35 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.98x = 4,061.35 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.98x = 3,088,169.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,088,169.31/2,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.40

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