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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.75, 3,918.27 and 763

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.75, 3,918.27 and 763 is: 1,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.75 : 3,918.27 = 763 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.75/3,918.27 = 763/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.75x = 3,918.27 × 763
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.75x = 2,989,640.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,640.01/2,611.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.69

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