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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.62, 3,912.66 and 760.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.62, 3,912.66 and 760.26 is: 1,140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.62 : 3,912.66 = 760.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.62/3,912.66 = 760.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.62x = 3,912.66 × 760.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.62x = 2,974,638.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,974,638.89/2,608.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.31

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