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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.95, 3,923.99 and 766.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.95, 3,923.99 and 766.87 is: 1,150.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.95 : 3,923.99 = 766.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.95/3,923.99 = 766.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.95x = 3,923.99 × 766.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.95x = 3,009,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,190.21/2,615.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.32

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