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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.22, 4,603.76 and 760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.22, 4,603.76 and 760.72 is: 1,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.22 : 4,603.76 = 760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.22/4,603.76 = 760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.22x = 4,603.76 × 760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.22x = 3,502,172.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,502,172.31/3,069.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.06

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