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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.44, 4,065.72 and 762.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.44, 4,065.72 and 762.72 is: 1,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.44 : 4,065.72 = 762.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.44/4,065.72 = 762.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.44x = 4,065.72 × 762.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.44x = 3,101,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,005.96/2,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.10

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