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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.69, 3,919.65 and 763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.69, 3,919.65 and 763.76 is: 1,145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.69 : 3,919.65 = 763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.69/3,919.65 = 763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.69x = 3,919.65 × 763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.69x = 2,993,671.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,993,671.88/2,612.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,145.82

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