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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.50, 4,604.30 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.50, 4,604.30 and 761 is: 1,141.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.50 : 4,604.30 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.50/4,604.30 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.50x = 4,604.30 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.50x = 3,503,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,872.30/3,069.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.51

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