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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.47, 4,064.31 and 761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.47, 4,064.31 and 761.63 is: 1,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.47 : 4,064.31 = 761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.47/4,064.31 = 761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.47x = 4,064.31 × 761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.47x = 3,095,480.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,480.10/2,709.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.47

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