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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.18, 3,915.45 and 761.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.18, 3,915.45 and 761.27 is: 1,141.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.18 : 3,915.45 = 761.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.18/3,915.45 = 761.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.18x = 3,915.45 × 761.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.18x = 2,980,695.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,695.04/2,610.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.95

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