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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,068.71, 4,603.07 and 760.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,068.71, 4,603.07 and 760.21 is: 1,140.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,068.71 : 4,603.07 = 760.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,068.71/4,603.07 = 760.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,068.71x = 4,603.07 × 760.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,068.71x = 3,499,296.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,499,296.04/3,068.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.32

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