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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.69, 3,921.15 and 764.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.69, 3,921.15 and 764.76 is: 1,147.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.69 : 3,921.15 = 764.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.69/3,921.15 = 764.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.69x = 3,921.15 × 764.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.69x = 2,998,738.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,998,738.67/2,613.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.32

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