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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.96, 4,072.58 and 767.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.96, 4,072.58 and 767.31 is: 1,151.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.96 : 4,072.58 = 767.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.96/4,072.58 = 767.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.96x = 4,072.58 × 767.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.96x = 3,124,931.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,931.36/2,714.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.00

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