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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.40, 3,917.35 and 762.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.40, 3,917.35 and 762.53 is: 1,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.40 : 3,917.35 = 762.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.40/3,917.35 = 762.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.40x = 3,917.35 × 762.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.40x = 2,987,090.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,987,090.09/2,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.87

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