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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,070.13, 4,605.26 and 761.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,070.13, 4,605.26 and 761.63 is: 1,142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,070.13 : 4,605.26 = 761.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,070.13/4,605.26 = 761.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,070.13x = 4,605.26 × 761.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,070.13x = 3,507,477.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,507,477.34/3,070.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.45

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