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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.55, 4,068.80 and 764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.55, 4,068.80 and 764.71 is: 1,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.55 : 4,068.80 = 764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.55/4,068.80 = 764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.55x = 4,068.80 × 764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.55x = 3,111,452.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,452.05/2,712.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.06

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