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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.61, 4,065.71 and 762.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.61, 4,065.71 and 762.56 is: 1,143.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.61 : 4,065.71 = 762.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.61/4,065.71 = 762.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.61x = 4,065.71 × 762.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.61x = 3,100,323.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,323.68/2,710.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.78

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