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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.13, 4,075.70 and 769.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.13, 4,075.70 and 769.34 is: 1,154.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.13 : 4,075.70 = 769.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.13/4,075.70 = 769.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.13x = 4,075.70 × 769.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.13x = 3,135,586.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,135,586.78/2,717.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.01

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