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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.91, 4,106.54 and 763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.91, 4,106.54 and 763.70 is: 1,145.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.91 : 4,106.54 = 763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.91/4,106.54 = 763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.91x = 4,106.54 × 763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.91x = 3,136,145.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,136,145.97/2,737.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.45

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