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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.24, 4,063.38 and 761.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.24, 4,063.38 and 761.59 is: 1,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.24 : 4,063.38 = 761.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.24/4,063.38 = 761.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.24x = 4,063.38 × 761.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.24x = 3,094,629.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,629.57/2,709.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.25

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