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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,409.90, 3,614.81 and 766.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,409.90, 3,614.81 and 766.42 is: 1,149.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,409.90 : 3,614.81 = 766.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,409.90/3,614.81 = 766.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,409.90x = 3,614.81 × 766.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,409.90x = 2,770,482.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,482.77/2,409.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.62

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