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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.52, 4,064.49 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.52, 4,064.49 and 761.73 is: 1,142.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.52 : 4,064.49 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.52/4,064.49 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.52x = 4,064.49 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.52x = 3,096,043.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,043.97/2,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.65

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