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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.76, 4,072.20 and 766.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.76, 4,072.20 and 766.89 is: 1,150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.76 : 4,072.20 = 766.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.76/4,072.20 = 766.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.76x = 4,072.20 × 766.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.76x = 3,122,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,929.46/2,714.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.35

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