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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.20, 4,069.08 and 765.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.20, 4,069.08 and 765.60 is: 1,148.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.20 : 4,069.08 = 765.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.20/4,069.08 = 765.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.20x = 4,069.08 × 765.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.20x = 3,115,287.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,287.65/2,713.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.20

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