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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.43, 3,615.91 and 766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.43, 3,615.91 and 766.40 is: 1,149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.43 : 3,615.91 = 766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.43/3,615.91 = 766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.43x = 3,615.91 × 766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.43x = 2,771,213.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,213.43/2,410.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.68

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