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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.29, 4,063.95 and 761.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.29, 4,063.95 and 761.45 is: 1,142.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.29 : 4,063.95 = 761.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.29/4,063.95 = 761.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.29x = 4,063.95 × 761.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.29x = 3,094,474.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,474.41/2,709.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.17

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