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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.66, 4,106.13 and 763.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.66, 4,106.13 and 763.42 is: 1,145.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.66 : 4,106.13 = 763.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.66/4,106.13 = 763.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.66x = 4,106.13 × 763.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.66x = 3,134,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,134,701.76/2,737.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.03

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