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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.09, 3,915.14 and 761.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.09, 3,915.14 and 761.25 is: 1,141.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.09 : 3,915.14 = 761.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.09/3,915.14 = 761.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.09x = 3,915.14 × 761.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.09x = 2,980,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,402.23/2,610.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.88

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