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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.34, 4,067.04 and 763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.34, 4,067.04 and 763.86 is: 1,145.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.34 : 4,067.04 = 763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.34/4,067.04 = 763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.34x = 4,067.04 × 763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.34x = 3,106,649.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,106,649.17/2,711.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.80

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