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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.16, 4,071.24 and 766.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.16, 4,071.24 and 766.52 is: 1,149.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.16 : 4,071.24 = 766.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.16/4,071.24 = 766.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.16x = 4,071.24 × 766.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.16x = 3,120,666.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,120,666.53/2,714.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.77

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