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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.39, 4,072.28 and 767.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.39, 4,072.28 and 767.07 is: 1,150.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.39 : 4,072.28 = 767.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.39/4,072.28 = 767.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.39x = 4,072.28 × 767.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.39x = 3,123,719.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,123,719.98/2,715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.38

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