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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.15, 3,914.68 and 761.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.15, 3,914.68 and 761.39 is: 1,141.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.15 : 3,914.68 = 761.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.15/3,914.68 = 761.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.15x = 3,914.68 × 761.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.15x = 2,980,598.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,598.21/2,610.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.93

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