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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.19, 4,062.35 and 760.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.19, 4,062.35 and 760.54 is: 1,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.19 : 4,062.35 = 760.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.19/4,062.35 = 760.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.19x = 4,062.35 × 760.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.19x = 3,089,579.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,579.67/2,708.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.83

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