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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.78, 3,615.16 and 766.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.78, 3,615.16 and 766.28 is: 1,149.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.78 : 3,615.16 = 766.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.78/3,615.16 = 766.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.78x = 3,615.16 × 766.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.78x = 2,770,224.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,224.80/2,409.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.58

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