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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,769.75, 4,154.64 and 717.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,769.75, 4,154.64 and 717.75 is: 1,076.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,769.75 : 4,154.64 = 717.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,769.75/4,154.64 = 717.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,769.75x = 4,154.64 × 717.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,769.75x = 2,981,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,992.86/2,769.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.63

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