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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.18, 4,072.32 and 767.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.18, 4,072.32 and 767.04 is: 1,150.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.18 : 4,072.32 = 767.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.18/4,072.32 = 767.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.18x = 4,072.32 × 767.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.18x = 3,123,632.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,632.33/2,715.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.43

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