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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.15, 4,065.22 and 762.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.15, 4,065.22 and 762.35 is: 1,143.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.15 : 4,065.22 = 762.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.15/4,065.22 = 762.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.15x = 4,065.22 × 762.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.15x = 3,099,120.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,120.47/2,710.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.52

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