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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.52, 4,604.24 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.52, 4,604.24 and 761 is: 1,141.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.52 : 4,604.24 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.52/4,604.24 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.52x = 4,604.24 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.52x = 3,503,826.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,503,826.64/3,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.49

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