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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.28, 3,617.28 and 767.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.28, 3,617.28 and 767.97 is: 1,152.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.28 : 3,617.28 = 767.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.28/3,617.28 = 767.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.28x = 3,617.28 × 767.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.28x = 2,777,962.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,962.52/2,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.07

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