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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.11, 3,921.56 and 765.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.11, 3,921.56 and 765.35 is: 1,148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.11 : 3,921.56 = 765.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.11/3,921.56 = 765.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.11x = 3,921.56 × 765.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.11x = 3,001,365.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,001,365.95/2,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.14

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