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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.51, 4,076.25 and 769.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.51, 4,076.25 and 769.71 is: 1,154.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.51 : 4,076.25 = 769.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.51/4,076.25 = 769.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.51x = 4,076.25 × 769.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.51x = 3,137,530.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,137,530.39/2,717.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.56

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