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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.91 and 761.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.91 and 761.30 is: 1,142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.11 : 4,063.91 = 761.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.11/4,063.91 = 761.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.11x = 4,063.91 × 761.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.11x = 3,093,830.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,830.56/2,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.01

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