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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.95, 4,063.57 and 761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.95, 4,063.57 and 761.31 is: 1,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.95 : 4,063.57 = 761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.95/4,063.57 = 761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.95x = 4,063.57 × 761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.95x = 3,093,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,636.48/2,708.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.01

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