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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.86, 3,922.67 and 765.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.86, 3,922.67 and 765.75 is: 1,148.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.86 : 3,922.67 = 765.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.86/3,922.67 = 765.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.86x = 3,922.67 × 765.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.86x = 3,003,784.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,784.55/2,614.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.74

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