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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.75, 4,151.67 and 715.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.75, 4,151.67 and 715.75 is: 1,073.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.75 : 4,151.67 = 715.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.75/4,151.67 = 715.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.75x = 4,151.67 × 715.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.75x = 2,971,557.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,971,557.80/2,767.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.64

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