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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.80, 4,066.47 and 763.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.80, 4,066.47 and 763.02 is: 1,144.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.80 : 4,066.47 = 763.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.80/4,066.47 = 763.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.80x = 4,066.47 × 763.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.80x = 3,102,797.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,797.94/2,710.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.61

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