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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.49, 4,073.24 and 767.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.49, 4,073.24 and 767.69 is: 1,151.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.49 : 4,073.24 = 767.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.49/4,073.24 = 767.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.49x = 4,073.24 × 767.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.49x = 3,126,985.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,126,985.62/2,715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.54

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