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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,768.25, 4,152.39 and 716.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,768.25, 4,152.39 and 716.25 is: 1,074.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,768.25 : 4,152.39 = 716.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,768.25/4,152.39 = 716.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,768.25x = 4,152.39 × 716.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,768.25x = 2,974,149.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,149.34/2,768.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.38

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