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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.95, 3,918.09 and 763.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.95, 3,918.09 and 763.08 is: 1,144.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.95 : 3,918.09 = 763.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.95/3,918.09 = 763.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.95x = 3,918.09 × 763.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.95x = 2,989,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,989,816.12/2,611.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.67

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