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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.21, 4,603.77 and 760.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.21, 4,603.77 and 760.71 is: 1,141.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.21 : 4,603.77 = 760.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.21/4,603.77 = 760.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.21x = 4,603.77 × 760.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.21x = 3,502,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,133.88/3,069.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.05

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