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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.43, 3,617.41 and 767.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.43, 3,617.41 and 767.40 is: 1,151.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.43 : 3,617.41 = 767.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.43/3,617.41 = 767.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.43x = 3,617.41 × 767.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.43x = 2,776,000.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,776,000.43/2,411.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.18

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