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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.16, 4,076.80 and 769.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.16, 4,076.80 and 769.91 is: 1,154.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.16 : 4,076.80 = 769.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.16/4,076.80 = 769.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.16x = 4,076.80 × 769.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.16x = 3,138,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,138,746.78/2,718.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.73

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