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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,072.97, 4,609.36 and 764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,072.97, 4,609.36 and 764.47 is: 1,146.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,072.97 : 4,609.36 = 764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,072.97/4,609.36 = 764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,072.97x = 4,609.36 × 764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,072.97x = 3,523,690.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,690.57/3,072.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.67

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