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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,073.07, 4,609.61 and 764.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,073.07, 4,609.61 and 764.57 is: 1,146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,073.07 : 4,609.61 = 764.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,073.07/4,609.61 = 764.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,073.07x = 4,609.61 × 764.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,073.07x = 3,524,369.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,524,369.52/3,073.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.86

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