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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.02, 4,075.02 and 769.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.02, 4,075.02 and 769.21 is: 1,153.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.02 : 4,075.02 = 769.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.02/4,075.02 = 769.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.02x = 4,075.02 × 769.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.02x = 3,134,546.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,546.13/2,717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.67

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