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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.20, 3,915.29 and 761.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.20, 3,915.29 and 761.50 is: 1,142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.20 : 3,915.29 = 761.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.20/3,915.29 = 761.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.20x = 3,915.29 × 761.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.20x = 2,981,485.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,485.45/2,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.25

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