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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.62, 3,614.48 and 766.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.62, 3,614.48 and 766.17 is: 1,149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.62 : 3,614.48 = 766.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.62/3,614.48 = 766.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.62x = 3,614.48 × 766.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.62x = 2,769,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,769,302.31/2,409.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.27

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