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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.88, 4,063.32 and 761.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.88, 4,063.32 and 761.13 is: 1,141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.88 : 4,063.32 = 761.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.88/4,063.32 = 761.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.88x = 4,063.32 × 761.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.88x = 3,092,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,714.75/2,708.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.70

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