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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.95, 3,922.49 and 765.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.95, 3,922.49 and 765.87 is: 1,148.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.95 : 3,922.49 = 765.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.95/3,922.49 = 765.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.95x = 3,922.49 × 765.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.95x = 3,004,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,004,117.42/2,614.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.82

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