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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.14, 4,064.73 and 761.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.14, 4,064.73 and 761.88 is: 1,142.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.14 : 4,064.73 = 761.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.14/4,064.73 = 761.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.14x = 4,064.73 × 761.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.14x = 3,096,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,096,816.17/2,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.68

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