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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.18, 3,917.85 and 762.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.18, 3,917.85 and 762.86 is: 1,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.18 : 3,917.85 = 762.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.18/3,917.85 = 762.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.18x = 3,917.85 × 762.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.18x = 2,988,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,988,771.05/2,612.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.17

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