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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.98, 4,073.97 and 767.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.98, 4,073.97 and 767.93 is: 1,151.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.98 : 4,073.97 = 767.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.98/4,073.97 = 767.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.98x = 4,073.97 × 767.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.98x = 3,128,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,128,523.78/2,715.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.90

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