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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.48, 3,613.86 and 766.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.48, 3,613.86 and 766.14 is: 1,149.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.48 : 3,613.86 = 766.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.48/3,613.86 = 766.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.48x = 3,613.86 × 766.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.48x = 2,768,722.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768,722.70/2,409.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.10

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