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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.88, 4,067.36 and 763.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.88, 4,067.36 and 763.62 is: 1,145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.88 : 4,067.36 = 763.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.88/4,067.36 = 763.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.88x = 4,067.36 × 763.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.88x = 3,105,917.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105,917.44/2,711.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.30

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