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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.28, 4,063.92 and 761.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.28, 4,063.92 and 761.48 is: 1,142.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.28 : 4,063.92 = 761.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.28/4,063.92 = 761.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.28x = 4,063.92 × 761.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.28x = 3,094,593.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,593.80/2,709.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.22

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