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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.16, 4,073 and 767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.16, 4,073 and 767.40 is: 1,151.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.16 : 4,073 = 767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.16/4,073 = 767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.16x = 4,073 × 767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.16x = 3,125,620.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,620.20/2,715.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.17

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