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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708, 4,062.20 and 760.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708, 4,062.20 and 760.13 is: 1,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708 : 4,062.20 = 760.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708/4,062.20 = 760.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708x = 4,062.20 × 760.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708x = 3,087,800.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,800.09/2,708
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.25

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