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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.68, 3,614.78 and 766.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.68, 3,614.78 and 766.78 is: 1,149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.68 : 3,614.78 = 766.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.68/3,614.78 = 766.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.68x = 3,614.78 × 766.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.68x = 2,771,741.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771,741.01/2,410.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.78

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