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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.82, 3,922.76 and 765.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.82, 3,922.76 and 765.99 is: 1,149.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.82 : 3,922.76 = 765.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.82/3,922.76 = 765.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.82x = 3,922.76 × 765.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.82x = 3,004,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,796.85/2,614.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.14

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