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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.59, 4,065.88 and 762.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.59, 4,065.88 and 762.79 is: 1,144.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.59 : 4,065.88 = 762.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.59/4,065.88 = 762.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.59x = 4,065.88 × 762.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.59x = 3,101,412.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,101,412.61/2,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.19

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