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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.09, 4,063.92 and 761.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.09, 4,063.92 and 761.31 is: 1,142.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.09 : 4,063.92 = 761.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.09/4,063.92 = 761.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.09x = 4,063.92 × 761.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.09x = 3,093,902.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,902.94/2,709.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.05

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