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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.17, 4,606.80 and 762.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.17, 4,606.80 and 762.67 is: 1,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.17 : 4,606.80 = 762.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.17/4,606.80 = 762.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.17x = 4,606.80 × 762.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.17x = 3,513,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,513,468.16/3,071.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.02

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