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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.31, 4,106.21 and 763.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.31, 4,106.21 and 763.07 is: 1,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.31 : 4,106.21 = 763.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.31/4,106.21 = 763.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.31x = 4,106.21 × 763.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.31x = 3,133,301.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,133,301.32/2,737.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.67

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