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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.65, 4,067.62 and 764.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.65, 4,067.62 and 764.00 is: 1,146.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.65 : 4,067.62 = 764.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.65/4,067.62 = 764.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.65x = 4,067.62 × 764.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.65x = 3,107,677.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,107,677.57/2,711.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.05

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