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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.68, 3,918.09 and 763.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.68, 3,918.09 and 763.32 is: 1,144.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.68 : 3,918.09 = 763.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.68/3,918.09 = 763.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.68x = 3,918.09 × 763.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.68x = 2,990,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,990,756.46/2,612.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.71

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