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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.16, 3,616.76 and 767.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.16, 3,616.76 and 767.72 is: 1,151.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.16 : 3,616.76 = 767.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.16/3,616.76 = 767.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.16x = 3,616.76 × 767.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.16x = 2,776,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,658.99/2,411.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.59

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