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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.02, 3,616.46 and 767.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.02, 3,616.46 and 767.66 is: 1,151.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.02 : 3,616.46 = 767.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.02/3,616.46 = 767.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.02x = 3,616.46 × 767.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.02x = 2,776,216.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,216.89/2,411.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.47

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