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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.15, 3,612.45 and 765.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.15, 3,612.45 and 765.27 is: 1,147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.15 : 3,612.45 = 765.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.15/3,612.45 = 765.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.15x = 3,612.45 × 765.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.15x = 2,764,499.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,764,499.61/2,409.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.50

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