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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.82, 3,613.23 and 765.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.82, 3,613.23 and 765.06 is: 1,147.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.82 : 3,613.23 = 765.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.82/3,613.23 = 765.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.82x = 3,613.23 × 765.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.82x = 2,764,337.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,337.74/2,408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.59

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