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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.89, 4,065.85 and 762.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.89, 4,065.85 and 762.63 is: 1,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.89 : 4,065.85 = 762.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.89/4,065.85 = 762.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.89x = 4,065.85 × 762.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.89x = 3,100,739.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,100,739.19/2,710.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.81

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