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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.98, 4,069.56 and 765.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.98, 4,069.56 and 765.13 is: 1,147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.98 : 4,069.56 = 765.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.98/4,069.56 = 765.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.98x = 4,069.56 × 765.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.98x = 3,113,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,113,742.44/2,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.72

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