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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.46, 4,074.85 and 768.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.46, 4,074.85 and 768.50 is: 1,152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.46 : 4,074.85 = 768.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.46/4,074.85 = 768.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.46x = 4,074.85 × 768.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.46x = 3,131,520.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,131,520.30/2,716.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.79

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