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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.40, 4,065.26 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.40, 4,065.26 and 762.62 is: 1,143.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.40 : 4,065.26 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.40/4,065.26 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.40x = 4,065.26 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.40x = 3,100,224.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,224.44/2,710.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.83

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