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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.47, 4,068.70 and 764.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.47, 4,068.70 and 764.87 is: 1,147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.47 : 4,068.70 = 764.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.47/4,068.70 = 764.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.47x = 4,068.70 × 764.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.47x = 3,112,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,004.31/2,712.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.30

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