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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.32, 3,914.88 and 761

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.32, 3,914.88 and 761 is: 1,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.32 : 3,914.88 = 761 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.32/3,914.88 = 761/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.32x = 3,914.88 × 761
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.32x = 2,979,223.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,979,223.68/2,610.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.33

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