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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.90, 4,064.67 and 762.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.90, 4,064.67 and 762.30 is: 1,143.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.90 : 4,064.67 = 762.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.90/4,064.67 = 762.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.90x = 4,064.67 × 762.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.90x = 3,098,497.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,098,497.94/2,709.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.40

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