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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.48, 4,065.70 and 762.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.48, 4,065.70 and 762.68 is: 1,144.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.48 : 4,065.70 = 762.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.48/4,065.70 = 762.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.48x = 4,065.70 × 762.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.48x = 3,100,828.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,828.08/2,710.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.01

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