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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.83, 3,921.12 and 765.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.83, 3,921.12 and 765.11 is: 1,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.83 : 3,921.12 = 765.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.83/3,921.12 = 765.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.83x = 3,921.12 × 765.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.83x = 3,000,088.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,088.12/2,613.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.77

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