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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.33 and 767.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.70, 4,071.33 and 767.10 is: 1,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.70 : 4,071.33 = 767.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.70/4,071.33 = 767.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.70x = 4,071.33 × 767.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.70x = 3,123,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,117.24/2,714.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.45

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