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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.73, 3,920.99 and 764.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.73, 3,920.99 and 764.98 is: 1,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.73 : 3,920.99 = 764.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.73/3,920.99 = 764.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.73x = 3,920.99 × 764.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.73x = 2,999,478.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,478.93/2,613.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.59

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