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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.28, 3,616.80 and 768.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.28, 3,616.80 and 768.96 is: 1,153.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.28 : 3,616.80 = 768.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.28/3,616.80 = 768.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.28x = 3,616.80 × 768.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.28x = 2,781,174.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,174.53/2,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.40

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