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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.47, 4,063.38 and 760.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.47, 4,063.38 and 760.65 is: 1,141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.47 : 4,063.38 = 760.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.47/4,063.38 = 760.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.47x = 4,063.38 × 760.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.47x = 3,090,810.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,810.00/2,708.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.16

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