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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.04, 4,074.84 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.04, 4,074.84 and 769.32 is: 1,153.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.04 : 4,074.84 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.04/4,074.84 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.04x = 4,074.84 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.04x = 3,134,855.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,855.91/2,717.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.78

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