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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.56, 4,611.90 and 766

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.56, 4,611.90 and 766 is: 1,149.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.56 : 4,611.90 = 766 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.56/4,611.90 = 766/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.56x = 4,611.90 × 766
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.56x = 3,532,715.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,715.40/3,074.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.01

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