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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.63, 4,065.48 and 762.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.63, 4,065.48 and 762.38 is: 1,143.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.63 : 4,065.48 = 762.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.63/4,065.48 = 762.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.63x = 4,065.48 × 762.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.63x = 3,099,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,099,440.64/2,710.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.44

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