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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.35, 4,064.28 and 761.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.35, 4,064.28 and 761.55 is: 1,142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.35 : 4,064.28 = 761.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.35/4,064.28 = 761.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.35x = 4,064.28 × 761.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.35x = 3,095,152.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,152.43/2,709.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.40

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