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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.99, 4,064.07 and 761.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.99, 4,064.07 and 761.73 is: 1,142.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.99 : 4,064.07 = 761.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.99/4,064.07 = 761.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.99x = 4,064.07 × 761.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.99x = 3,095,724.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,095,724.04/2,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.34

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