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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.80, 4,067.97 and 764.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.80, 4,067.97 and 764.02 is: 1,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.80 : 4,067.97 = 764.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.80/4,067.97 = 764.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.80x = 4,067.97 × 764.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.80x = 3,108,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,010.44/2,711.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.11

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