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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.45, 4,076.33 and 769.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.45, 4,076.33 and 769.50 is: 1,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.45 : 4,076.33 = 769.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.45/4,076.33 = 769.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.45x = 4,076.33 × 769.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.45x = 3,136,732.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,732.09/2,717.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.29

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