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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.46, 3,613.23 and 765.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.46, 3,613.23 and 765.12 is: 1,147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.46 : 3,613.23 = 765.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.46/3,613.23 = 765.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.46x = 3,613.23 × 765.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.46x = 2,764,554.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,554.54/2,408.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.85

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