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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,076.14, 4,614.21 and 767.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,076.14, 4,614.21 and 767.64 is: 1,151.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,076.14 : 4,614.21 = 767.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,076.14/4,614.21 = 767.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,076.14x = 4,614.21 × 767.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,076.14x = 3,542,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,052.16/3,076.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.46

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