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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.67, 4,609.03 and 764.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.67, 4,609.03 and 764.17 is: 1,146.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.67 : 4,609.03 = 764.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.67/4,609.03 = 764.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.67x = 4,609.03 × 764.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.67x = 3,522,090.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,090.16/3,072.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.26

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