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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.63, 4,062.49 and 760.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.63, 4,062.49 and 760.38 is: 1,140.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.63 : 4,062.49 = 760.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.63/4,062.49 = 760.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.63x = 4,062.49 × 760.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.63x = 3,089,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,089,036.15/2,708.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.44

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