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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.20, 3,915.68 and 761.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.20, 3,915.68 and 761.08 is: 1,141.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.20 : 3,915.68 = 761.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.20/3,915.68 = 761.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.20x = 3,915.68 × 761.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.20x = 2,980,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,980,145.73/2,610.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.73

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