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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,761.13, 4,141.69 and 709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,761.13, 4,141.69 and 709.13 is: 1,063.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,761.13 : 4,141.69 = 709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,761.13/4,141.69 = 709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,761.13x = 4,141.69 × 709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,761.13x = 2,936,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,996.63/2,761.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.69

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