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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.95, 3,920.07 and 764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.95, 3,920.07 and 764.08 is: 1,146.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.95 : 3,920.07 = 764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.95/3,920.07 = 764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.95x = 3,920.07 × 764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.95x = 2,995,247.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,995,247.09/2,612.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.31

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