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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.30, 4,067.72 and 763.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.30, 4,067.72 and 763.52 is: 1,145.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.30 : 4,067.72 = 763.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.30/4,067.72 = 763.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.30x = 4,067.72 × 763.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.30x = 3,105,781.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,781.76/2,711.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.50

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