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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.39, 4,073.11 and 767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.39, 4,073.11 and 767.61 is: 1,151.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.39 : 4,073.11 = 767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.39/4,073.11 = 767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.39x = 4,073.11 × 767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.39x = 3,126,558.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,558.05/2,715.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.42

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