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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.13, 4,063.24 and 760.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.13, 4,063.24 and 760.88 is: 1,141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.13 : 4,063.24 = 760.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.13/4,063.24 = 760.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.13x = 4,063.24 × 760.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.13x = 3,091,615.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,091,615.83/2,709.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.19

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