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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.74, 4,064.13 and 762.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.74, 4,064.13 and 762.09 is: 1,143.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.74 : 4,064.13 = 762.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.74/4,064.13 = 762.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.74x = 4,064.13 × 762.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.74x = 3,097,232.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,097,232.83/2,709.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.00

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