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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.33 and 768.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.58, 3,617.33 and 768.11 is: 1,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.58 : 3,617.33 = 768.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.58/3,617.33 = 768.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.58x = 3,617.33 × 768.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.58x = 2,778,507.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,507.35/2,411.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.15

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