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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.45, 4,074.64 and 768.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.45, 4,074.64 and 768.67 is: 1,152.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.45 : 4,074.64 = 768.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.45/4,074.64 = 768.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.45x = 4,074.64 × 768.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.45x = 3,132,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,041.42/2,716.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.99

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