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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,716.93, 4,074.94 and 768.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,716.93, 4,074.94 and 768.66 is: 1,152.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,716.93 : 4,074.94 = 768.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,716.93/4,074.94 = 768.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,716.93x = 4,074.94 × 768.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,716.93x = 3,132,243.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,132,243.38/2,716.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.86

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