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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.94, 4,072.59 and 767.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.94, 4,072.59 and 767.16 is: 1,150.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.94 : 4,072.59 = 767.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.94/4,072.59 = 767.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.94x = 4,072.59 × 767.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.94x = 3,124,328.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,328.14/2,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.79

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