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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.99, 4,072.46 and 767.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.99, 4,072.46 and 767.21 is: 1,150.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.99 : 4,072.46 = 767.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.99/4,072.46 = 767.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.99x = 4,072.46 × 767.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.99x = 3,124,407.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,407.84/2,714.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.80

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