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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,951.77, 4,427.31 and 760.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,951.77, 4,427.31 and 760.67 is: 1,140.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,951.77 : 4,427.31 = 760.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,951.77/4,427.31 = 760.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,951.77x = 4,427.31 × 760.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,951.77x = 3,367,702.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,367,702.49/2,951.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.91

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