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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.09, 4,066.63 and 763.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.09, 4,066.63 and 763.29 is: 1,144.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.09 : 4,066.63 = 763.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.09/4,066.63 = 763.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.09x = 4,066.63 × 763.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.09x = 3,104,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,104,018.01/2,711.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.94

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