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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.11, 3,922.14 and 765.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.11, 3,922.14 and 765.73 is: 1,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.11 : 3,922.14 = 765.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.11/3,922.14 = 765.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.11x = 3,922.14 × 765.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.11x = 3,003,303.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,003,303.73/2,615.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.44

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