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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.23, 3,915.53 and 761.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.23, 3,915.53 and 761.36 is: 1,142.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.23 : 3,915.53 = 761.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.23/3,915.53 = 761.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.23x = 3,915.53 × 761.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.23x = 2,981,110.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,110.25/2,610.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.09

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