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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.93, 3,915.47 and 761.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.93, 3,915.47 and 761.57 is: 1,142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.93 : 3,915.47 = 761.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.93/3,915.47 = 761.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.93x = 3,915.47 × 761.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.93x = 2,981,881.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,981,881.10/2,610.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.08

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