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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.21, 4,066.08 and 762.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.21, 4,066.08 and 762.95 is: 1,144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.21 : 4,066.08 = 762.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.21/4,066.08 = 762.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.21x = 4,066.08 × 762.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.21x = 3,102,195.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,102,195.41/2,711.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.21

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