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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.44, 4,145.12 and 711.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.44, 4,145.12 and 711.44 is: 1,067.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.44 : 4,145.12 = 711.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.44/4,145.12 = 711.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.44x = 4,145.12 × 711.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.44x = 2,949,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,004.17/2,763.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.15

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