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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,610.98, 3,916.87 and 762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,610.98, 3,916.87 and 762.23 is: 1,143.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,610.98 : 3,916.87 = 762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,610.98/3,916.87 = 762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,610.98x = 3,916.87 × 762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,610.98x = 2,985,534.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,534.33/2,610.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.45

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