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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,408.97, 3,612.44 and 765.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,408.97, 3,612.44 and 765.08 is: 1,147.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,408.97 : 3,612.44 = 765.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,408.97/3,612.44 = 765.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,408.97x = 3,612.44 × 765.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,408.97x = 2,763,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,763,783.71/2,408.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.29

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