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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.88, 3,916.91 and 762.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.88, 3,916.91 and 762.14 is: 1,143.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.88 : 3,916.91 = 762.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.88/3,916.91 = 762.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.88x = 3,916.91 × 762.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.88x = 2,985,241.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,241.20/2,610.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.38

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