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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.48, 4,073.22 and 767.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.48, 4,073.22 and 767.43 is: 1,151.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.48 : 4,073.22 = 767.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.48/4,073.22 = 767.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.48x = 4,073.22 × 767.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.48x = 3,125,911.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,125,911.22/2,715.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.15

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