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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.35, 4,074.86 and 768.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.35, 4,074.86 and 768.55 is: 1,152.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.35 : 4,074.86 = 768.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.35/4,074.86 = 768.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.35x = 4,074.86 × 768.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.35x = 3,131,733.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,733.03/2,716.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.92

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