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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.23, 4,065.60 and 762.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.23, 4,065.60 and 762.42 is: 1,143.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.23 : 4,065.60 = 762.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.23/4,065.60 = 762.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.23x = 4,065.60 × 762.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.23x = 3,099,694.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,694.75/2,710.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.70

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