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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.52, 3,612.96 and 765

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.52, 3,612.96 and 765 is: 1,147.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.52 : 3,612.96 = 765 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.52/3,612.96 = 765/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.52x = 3,612.96 × 765
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.52x = 2,763,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,914.40/2,408.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.56

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