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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.54, 3,925.55 and 767.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.54, 3,925.55 and 767.61 is: 1,151.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.54 : 3,925.55 = 767.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.54/3,925.55 = 767.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.54x = 3,925.55 × 767.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.54x = 3,013,308.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,013,308.84/2,616.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.64

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