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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.74, 4,075.11 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.74, 4,075.11 and 768.96 is: 1,153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.74 : 4,075.11 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.74/4,075.11 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.74x = 4,075.11 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.74x = 3,133,596.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,596.59/2,716.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.44

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