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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.01, 3,919.88 and 765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.01, 3,919.88 and 765.09 is: 1,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.01 : 3,919.88 = 765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.01/3,919.88 = 765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.01x = 3,919.88 × 765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.01x = 2,999,037.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,999,037.56/2,614.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.29

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