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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.32, 3,923.51 and 766.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.32, 3,923.51 and 766.49 is: 1,149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.32 : 3,923.51 = 766.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.32/3,923.51 = 766.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.32x = 3,923.51 × 766.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.32x = 3,007,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,333.10/2,615.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.89

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