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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.75, 3,615.20 and 766.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.75, 3,615.20 and 766.30 is: 1,149.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.75 : 3,615.20 = 766.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.75/3,615.20 = 766.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.75x = 3,615.20 × 766.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.75x = 2,770,327.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,327.76/2,409.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.63

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