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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.38, 4,066.60 and 763.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.38, 4,066.60 and 763.13 is: 1,144.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.38 : 4,066.60 = 763.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.38/4,066.60 = 763.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.38x = 4,066.60 × 763.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.38x = 3,103,344.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,344.46/2,711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.56

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