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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.40, 4,073.24 and 767.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.40, 4,073.24 and 767.35 is: 1,151.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.40 : 4,073.24 = 767.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.40/4,073.24 = 767.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.40x = 4,073.24 × 767.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.40x = 3,125,600.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,600.71/2,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.06

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