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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.32, 4,068 and 764.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.32, 4,068 and 764.80 is: 1,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.32 : 4,068 = 764.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.32/4,068 = 764.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.32x = 4,068 × 764.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.32x = 3,111,206.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,206.40/2,712.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.06

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