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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.54, 3,925.17 and 767.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.54, 3,925.17 and 767.38 is: 1,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.54 : 3,925.17 = 767.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.54/3,925.17 = 767.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.54x = 3,925.17 × 767.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.54x = 3,012,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,096.95/2,616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.18

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