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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.34, 4,103.30 and 760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.34, 4,103.30 and 760.97 is: 1,141.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.34 : 4,103.30 = 760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.34/4,103.30 = 760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.34x = 4,103.30 × 760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.34x = 3,122,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,122,463.88/2,735.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.53

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