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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.86, 3,922.32 and 766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.86, 3,922.32 and 766.01 is: 1,149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.86 : 3,922.32 = 766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.86/3,922.32 = 766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.86x = 3,922.32 × 766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.86x = 3,004,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,516.73/2,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.02

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