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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.06, 3,916.67 and 762.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.06, 3,916.67 and 762.13 is: 1,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.06 : 3,916.67 = 762.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.06/3,916.67 = 762.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.06x = 3,916.67 × 762.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.06x = 2,985,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,011.71/2,611.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.22

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