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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.35, 4,068.78 and 764.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.35, 4,068.78 and 764.55 is: 1,146.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.35 : 4,068.78 = 764.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.35/4,068.78 = 764.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.35x = 4,068.78 × 764.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.35x = 3,110,785.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,110,785.75/2,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.90

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