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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.59, 4,064.40 and 761.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.59, 4,064.40 and 761.81 is: 1,142.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.59 : 4,064.40 = 761.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.59/4,064.40 = 761.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.59x = 4,064.40 × 761.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.59x = 3,096,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,280.24/2,709.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.71

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