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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.66, 3,918.27 and 763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.66, 3,918.27 and 763.32 is: 1,144.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.66 : 3,918.27 = 763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.66/3,918.27 = 763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.66x = 3,918.27 × 763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.66x = 2,990,911.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,911.41/2,612.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.78

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