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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,074.67, 4,612.05 and 766.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,074.67, 4,612.05 and 766.17 is: 1,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,074.67 : 4,612.05 = 766.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,074.67/4,612.05 = 766.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,074.67x = 4,612.05 × 766.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,074.67x = 3,533,614.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,533,614.35/3,074.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.27

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