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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,069.68, 4,604.54 and 761.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,069.68, 4,604.54 and 761.18 is: 1,141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,069.68 : 4,604.54 = 761.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,069.68/4,604.54 = 761.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,069.68x = 4,604.54 × 761.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,069.68x = 3,504,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504,883.76/3,069.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.77

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