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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.66, 3,918.12 and 762.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.66, 3,918.12 and 762.83 is: 1,144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.66 : 3,918.12 = 762.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.66/3,918.12 = 762.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.66x = 3,918.12 × 762.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.66x = 2,988,878.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,878.05/2,611.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.44

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