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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.90, 3,612.83 and 765.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.90, 3,612.83 and 765.59 is: 1,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.90 : 3,612.83 = 765.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.90/3,612.83 = 765.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.90x = 3,612.83 × 765.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.90x = 2,765,924.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,765,924.63/2,408.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,148.21

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