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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,915.62, 2,873.84 and 761.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,915.62, 2,873.84 and 761.38 is: 1,142.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,915.62 : 2,873.84 = 761.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,915.62/2,873.84 = 761.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,915.62x = 2,873.84 × 761.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,915.62x = 2,188,084.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,084.30/1,915.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.23

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