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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.62, 3,915.14 and 760.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.62, 3,915.14 and 760.93 is: 1,141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.62 : 3,915.14 = 760.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.62/3,915.14 = 760.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.62x = 3,915.14 × 760.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.62x = 2,979,133.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,133.89/2,609.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.60

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