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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.56, 2,895.36 and 761.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.56, 2,895.36 and 761.09 is: 1,140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.56 : 2,895.36 = 761.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.56/2,895.36 = 761.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.56x = 2,895.36 × 761.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.56x = 2,203,629.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203,629.54/1,931.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.86

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