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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.92, 3,923.38 and 767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.92, 3,923.38 and 767.12 is: 1,150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.92 : 3,923.38 = 767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.92/3,923.38 = 767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.92x = 3,923.38 × 767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.92x = 3,009,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,703.27/2,615.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.53

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