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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.17, 4,072.82 and 767.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.17, 4,072.82 and 767.25 is: 1,150.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.17 : 4,072.82 = 767.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.17/4,072.82 = 767.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.17x = 4,072.82 × 767.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.17x = 3,124,867.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,124,867.31/2,715.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.89

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