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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.53, 3,617.97 and 768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.53, 3,617.97 and 768.20 is: 1,152.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.53 : 3,617.97 = 768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.53/3,617.97 = 768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.53x = 3,617.97 × 768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.53x = 2,779,327.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,327.02/2,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.52

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