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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.41, 3,921.21 and 765.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.41, 3,921.21 and 765.09 is: 1,147.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.41 : 3,921.21 = 765.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.41/3,921.21 = 765.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.41x = 3,921.21 × 765.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.41x = 3,000,078.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,000,078.56/2,614.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.52

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