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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.95, 3,915.56 and 761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.95, 3,915.56 and 761.08 is: 1,141.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.95 : 3,915.56 = 761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.95/3,915.56 = 761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.95x = 3,915.56 × 761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.95x = 2,980,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,054.40/2,609.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.81

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