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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.84, 4,070.32 and 766.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.84, 4,070.32 and 766.08 is: 1,149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.84 : 4,070.32 = 766.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.84/4,070.32 = 766.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.84x = 4,070.32 × 766.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.84x = 3,118,190.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,118,190.75/2,713.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.00

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