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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.67, 3,916.19 and 761.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.67, 3,916.19 and 761.80 is: 1,142.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.67 : 3,916.19 = 761.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.67/3,916.19 = 761.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.67x = 3,916.19 × 761.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.67x = 2,983,349.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,983,349.73/2,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.75

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