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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.32, 3,614.11 and 766.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.32, 3,614.11 and 766.00 is: 1,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.32 : 3,614.11 = 766.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.32/3,614.11 = 766.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.32x = 3,614.11 × 766.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.32x = 2,768,386.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,386.36/2,409.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.03

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