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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.12, 4,076.51 and 770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.12, 4,076.51 and 770.34 is: 1,155.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.12 : 4,076.51 = 770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.12/4,076.51 = 770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.12x = 4,076.51 × 770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.12x = 3,140,294.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,140,294.86/2,718.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.32

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