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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.59, 4,076.61 and 769.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.59, 4,076.61 and 769.81 is: 1,154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.59 : 4,076.61 = 769.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.59/4,076.61 = 769.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.59x = 4,076.61 × 769.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.59x = 3,138,215.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,215.14/2,717.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.78

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