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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.44, 4,062.66 and 760.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.44, 4,062.66 and 760.64 is: 1,140.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.44 : 4,062.66 = 760.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.44/4,062.66 = 760.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.44x = 4,062.66 × 760.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.44x = 3,090,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,221.39/2,708.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.96

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