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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.55, 4,065.09 and 761.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.55, 4,065.09 and 761.77 is: 1,142.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.55 : 4,065.09 = 761.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.55/4,065.09 = 761.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.55x = 4,065.09 × 761.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.55x = 3,096,663.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,663.61/2,709.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.87

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