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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.30, 4,062.26 and 760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.30, 4,062.26 and 760.52 is: 1,140.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.30 : 4,062.26 = 760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.30/4,062.26 = 760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.30x = 4,062.26 × 760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.30x = 3,089,429.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,429.98/2,708.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.73

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