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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.15, 4,069.18 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.15, 4,069.18 and 764.88 is: 1,147.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.15 : 4,069.18 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.15/4,069.18 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.15x = 4,069.18 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.15x = 3,112,434.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,112,434.40/2,713.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.17

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