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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.99, 4,065.14 and 762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.99, 4,065.14 and 762.35 is: 1,143.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.99 : 4,065.14 = 762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.99/4,065.14 = 762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.99x = 4,065.14 × 762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.99x = 3,099,059.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,059.48/2,709.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.57

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