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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.23, 4,072.86 and 767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.23, 4,072.86 and 767.43 is: 1,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.23 : 4,072.86 = 767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.23/4,072.86 = 767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.23x = 4,072.86 × 767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.23x = 3,125,634.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,634.95/2,715.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.15

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