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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.87, 4,067.97 and 764.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.87, 4,067.97 and 764.24 is: 1,146.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.87 : 4,067.97 = 764.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.87/4,067.97 = 764.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.87x = 4,067.97 × 764.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.87x = 3,108,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,905.39/2,711.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.41

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