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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.70, 3,915 and 760.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.70, 3,915 and 760.86 is: 1,141.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.70 : 3,915 = 760.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.70/3,915 = 760.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.70x = 3,915 × 760.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.70x = 2,978,766.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,978,766.90/2,609.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.42

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