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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,071.93, 4,607.93 and 763.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,071.93, 4,607.93 and 763.43 is: 1,145.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,071.93 : 4,607.93 = 763.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,071.93/4,607.93 = 763.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,071.93x = 4,607.93 × 763.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,071.93x = 3,517,828.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,517,828.18/3,071.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.15

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