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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.02, 4,075.02 and 769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.02, 4,075.02 and 769.22 is: 1,153.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.02 : 4,075.02 = 769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.02/4,075.02 = 769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.02x = 4,075.02 × 769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.02x = 3,134,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,586.88/2,717.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.69

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