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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.81, 3,918.27 and 763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.81, 3,918.27 and 763.44 is: 1,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.81 : 3,918.27 = 763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.81/3,918.27 = 763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.81x = 3,918.27 × 763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.81x = 2,991,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,991,364.05/2,612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.88

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