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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.52, 4,145.36 and 711.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.52, 4,145.36 and 711.52 is: 1,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.52 : 4,145.36 = 711.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.52/4,145.36 = 711.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.52x = 4,145.36 × 711.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.52x = 2,949,506.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,506.55/2,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.30

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