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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.23, 3,917.24 and 762.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.23, 3,917.24 and 762.11 is: 1,143.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.23 : 3,917.24 = 762.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.23/3,917.24 = 762.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.23x = 3,917.24 × 762.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.23x = 2,985,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985,344.38/2,611.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.27

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