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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.51, 3,918.37 and 763.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.51, 3,918.37 and 763.12 is: 1,144.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.51 : 3,918.37 = 763.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.51/3,918.37 = 763.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.51x = 3,918.37 × 763.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.51x = 2,990,186.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,186.51/2,612.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.57

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