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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.57, 4,076.69 and 769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.57, 4,076.69 and 769.77 is: 1,154.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.57 : 4,076.69 = 769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.57/4,076.69 = 769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.57x = 4,076.69 × 769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.57x = 3,138,109.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,109.81/2,717.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.75

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