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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.40, 3,916.96 and 762.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.40, 3,916.96 and 762.46 is: 1,143.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.40 : 3,916.96 = 762.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.40/3,916.96 = 762.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.40x = 3,916.96 × 762.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.40x = 2,986,525.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,525.32/2,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.65

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