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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.16, 4,068.48 and 764.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.16, 4,068.48 and 764.38 is: 1,146.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.16 : 4,068.48 = 764.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.16/4,068.48 = 764.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.16x = 4,068.48 × 764.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.16x = 3,109,864.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,109,864.74/2,712.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.64

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