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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.88, 4,075.52 and 769.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.88, 4,075.52 and 769.08 is: 1,153.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.88 : 4,075.52 = 769.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.88/4,075.52 = 769.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.88x = 4,075.52 × 769.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.88x = 3,134,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,400.92/2,716.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.68

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