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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.91, 4,609.40 and 764.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.91, 4,609.40 and 764.41 is: 1,146.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.91 : 4,609.40 = 764.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.91/4,609.40 = 764.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.91x = 4,609.40 × 764.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.91x = 3,523,467.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,467.63/3,072.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.62

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