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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,935.98, 2,901.99 and 765.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,935.98, 2,901.99 and 765.51 is: 1,147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,935.98 : 2,901.99 = 765.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,935.98/2,901.99 = 765.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,935.98x = 2,901.99 × 765.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,935.98x = 2,221,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,499.49/1,935.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.48

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