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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.92 and 761.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.11, 4,063.92 and 761.33 is: 1,142.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.11 : 4,063.92 = 761.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.11/4,063.92 = 761.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.11x = 4,063.92 × 761.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.11x = 3,093,963.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,963.89/2,709.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.06

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