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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.97, 4,067.95 and 764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.97, 4,067.95 and 764.17 is: 1,146.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.97 : 4,067.95 = 764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.97/4,067.95 = 764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.97x = 4,067.95 × 764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.97x = 3,108,605.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,605.35/2,711.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.25

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