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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.61, 4,076.55 and 769.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.61, 4,076.55 and 769.83 is: 1,154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.61 : 4,076.55 = 769.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.61/4,076.55 = 769.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.61x = 4,076.55 × 769.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.61x = 3,138,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,250.49/2,717.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.78

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