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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.75, 4,066.35 and 762.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.75, 4,066.35 and 762.97 is: 1,144.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.75 : 4,066.35 = 762.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.75/4,066.35 = 762.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.75x = 4,066.35 × 762.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.75x = 3,102,503.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,503.06/2,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.52

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