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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.65, 4,064.27 and 761.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.65, 4,064.27 and 761.84 is: 1,142.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.65 : 4,064.27 = 761.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.65/4,064.27 = 761.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.65x = 4,064.27 × 761.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.65x = 3,096,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,299.33/2,709.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.70

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