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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.44, 4,071.30 and 766.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.44, 4,071.30 and 766.80 is: 1,150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.44 : 4,071.30 = 766.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.44/4,071.30 = 766.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.44x = 4,071.30 × 766.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.44x = 3,121,872.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,121,872.84/2,714.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.10

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