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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.30, 4,068.72 and 764.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.30, 4,068.72 and 764.52 is: 1,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.30 : 4,068.72 = 764.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.30/4,068.72 = 764.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.30x = 4,068.72 × 764.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.30x = 3,110,617.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,617.81/2,712.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.86

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