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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.52, 4,063.02 and 760.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.52, 4,063.02 and 760.74 is: 1,141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.52 : 4,063.02 = 760.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.52/4,063.02 = 760.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.52x = 4,063.02 × 760.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.52x = 3,090,901.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,090,901.83/2,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.18

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