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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.16, 4,066.74 and 763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.16, 4,066.74 and 763.52 is: 1,145.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.16 : 4,066.74 = 763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.16/4,066.74 = 763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.16x = 4,066.74 × 763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.16x = 3,105,016.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,016.99/2,711.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.27

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