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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.75, 3,919.49 and 764

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.75, 3,919.49 and 764 is: 1,146.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.75 : 3,919.49 = 764 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.75/3,919.49 = 764/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.75x = 3,919.49 × 764
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.75x = 2,994,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,994,488.45/2,612.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.11

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