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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.58, 3,918.64 and 763.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.58, 3,918.64 and 763.70 is: 1,145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.58 : 3,918.64 = 763.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.58/3,918.64 = 763.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.58x = 3,918.64 × 763.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.58x = 2,992,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,992,665.37/2,612.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.48

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