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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.73, 4,069.10 and 764.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.73, 4,069.10 and 764.68 is: 1,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.73 : 4,069.10 = 764.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.73/4,069.10 = 764.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.73x = 4,069.10 × 764.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.73x = 3,111,559.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,111,559.39/2,712.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.02

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