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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.13, 4,110.08 and 765.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.13, 4,110.08 and 765.79 is: 1,148.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.13 : 4,110.08 = 765.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.13/4,110.08 = 765.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.13x = 4,110.08 × 765.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.13x = 3,147,464.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,147,464.63/2,740.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.66

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