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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.63, 4,063.99 and 761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.63, 4,063.99 and 761.38 is: 1,141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.63 : 4,063.99 = 761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.63/4,063.99 = 761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.63x = 4,063.99 × 761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.63x = 3,094,216.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,094,216.58/2,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.93

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