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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.34, 4,076.21 and 769.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.34, 4,076.21 and 769.69 is: 1,154.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.34 : 4,076.21 = 769.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.34/4,076.21 = 769.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.34x = 4,076.21 × 769.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.34x = 3,137,418.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,418.07/2,717.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.59

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