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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.64, 4,063.65 and 761.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.64, 4,063.65 and 761.32 is: 1,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.64 : 4,063.65 = 761.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.64/4,063.65 = 761.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.64x = 4,063.65 × 761.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.64x = 3,093,738.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,093,738.02/2,709.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.75

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