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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.01, 3,921.62 and 765.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.01, 3,921.62 and 765.14 is: 1,147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.01 : 3,921.62 = 765.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.01/3,921.62 = 765.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.01x = 3,921.62 × 765.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.01x = 3,000,564.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,564.89/2,614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.88

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