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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.07, 3,915.75 and 761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.07, 3,915.75 and 761.21 is: 1,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.07 : 3,915.75 = 761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.07/3,915.75 = 761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.07x = 3,915.75 × 761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.07x = 2,980,708.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,708.06/2,610.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.00

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