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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.82, 4,073.66 and 768

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.82, 4,073.66 and 768 is: 1,151.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.82 : 4,073.66 = 768 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.82/4,073.66 = 768/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.82x = 4,073.66 × 768
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.82x = 3,128,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,570.88/2,715.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.98

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