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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.65, 4,070.55 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.65, 4,070.55 and 765.84 is: 1,148.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.65 : 4,070.55 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.65/4,070.55 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.65x = 4,070.55 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.65x = 3,117,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,390.01/2,713.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.78

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