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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.51, 4,065.78 and 762.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.51, 4,065.78 and 762.73 is: 1,144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.51 : 4,065.78 = 762.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.51/4,065.78 = 762.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.51x = 4,065.78 × 762.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.51x = 3,101,092.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,092.38/2,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.10

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