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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.22, 3,613.08 and 766.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.22, 3,613.08 and 766.18 is: 1,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.22 : 3,613.08 = 766.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.22/3,613.08 = 766.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.22x = 3,613.08 × 766.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.22x = 2,768,269.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,269.63/2,409.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.03

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