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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,410.86, 3,615.96 and 767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,410.86, 3,615.96 and 767.57 is: 1,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,410.86 : 3,615.96 = 767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,410.86/3,615.96 = 767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,410.86x = 3,615.96 × 767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,410.86x = 2,775,502.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,775,502.42/2,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.25

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