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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.21, 4,069.96 and 765.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.21, 4,069.96 and 765.57 is: 1,148.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.21 : 4,069.96 = 765.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.21/4,069.96 = 765.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.21x = 4,069.96 × 765.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.21x = 3,115,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,817.01/2,713.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.39

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