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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.41, 4,071.89 and 766.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.41, 4,071.89 and 766.63 is: 1,150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.41 : 4,071.89 = 766.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.41/4,071.89 = 766.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.41x = 4,071.89 × 766.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.41x = 3,121,633.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,633.03/2,714.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.02

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