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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.56, 3,923.22 and 766.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.56, 3,923.22 and 766.60 is: 1,149.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.56 : 3,923.22 = 766.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.56/3,923.22 = 766.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.56x = 3,923.22 × 766.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.56x = 3,007,540.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,007,540.45/2,615.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.86

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