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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,742.67, 4,113.18 and 767.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,742.67, 4,113.18 and 767.82 is: 1,151.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,742.67 : 4,113.18 = 767.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,742.67/4,113.18 = 767.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,742.67x = 4,113.18 × 767.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,742.67x = 3,158,181.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,158,181.87/2,742.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.50

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