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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.87, 4,075.53 and 769.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.87, 4,075.53 and 769.09 is: 1,153.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.87 : 4,075.53 = 769.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.87/4,075.53 = 769.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.87x = 4,075.53 × 769.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.87x = 3,134,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,449.37/2,716.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.70

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