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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.85, 3,918.56 and 762.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.85, 3,918.56 and 762.98 is: 1,144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.85 : 3,918.56 = 762.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.85/3,918.56 = 762.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.85x = 3,918.56 × 762.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.85x = 2,989,759.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,759.50/2,611.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.69

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