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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.22, 4,068.64 and 764.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.22, 4,068.64 and 764.46 is: 1,146.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.22 : 4,068.64 = 764.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.22/4,068.64 = 764.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.22x = 4,068.64 × 764.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.22x = 3,110,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,312.53/2,712.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.78

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