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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.31, 4,075.41 and 769.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.31, 4,075.41 and 769.53 is: 1,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.31 : 4,075.41 = 769.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.31/4,075.41 = 769.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.31x = 4,075.41 × 769.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.31x = 3,136,150.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,150.26/2,717.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.14

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