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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.83, 3,915.54 and 761.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.83, 3,915.54 and 761.47 is: 1,141.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.83 : 3,915.54 = 761.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.83/3,915.54 = 761.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.83x = 3,915.54 × 761.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.83x = 2,981,556.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,556.45/2,610.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.99

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