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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.02, 4,067.55 and 764.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.02, 4,067.55 and 764.21 is: 1,146.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.02 : 4,067.55 = 764.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.02/4,067.55 = 764.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.02x = 4,067.55 × 764.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.02x = 3,108,462.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,108,462.39/2,712.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.18

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