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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.99, 4,063.64 and 761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.99, 4,063.64 and 761.35 is: 1,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.99 : 4,063.64 = 761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.99/4,063.64 = 761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.99x = 4,063.64 × 761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.99x = 3,093,838.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,838.35/2,708.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.06

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