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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.74, 4,070.46 and 765.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.74, 4,070.46 and 765.84 is: 1,148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.74 : 4,070.46 = 765.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.74/4,070.46 = 765.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.74x = 4,070.46 × 765.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.74x = 3,117,321.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,117,321.09/2,713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.72

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