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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.24, 3,614.88 and 766.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.24, 3,614.88 and 766.48 is: 1,149.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.24 : 3,614.88 = 766.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.24/3,614.88 = 766.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.24x = 3,614.88 × 766.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.24x = 2,770,733.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770,733.22/2,410.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.57

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