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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.60, 3,617.39 and 768.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.60, 3,617.39 and 768.39 is: 1,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.60 : 3,617.39 = 768.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.60/3,617.39 = 768.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.60x = 3,617.39 × 768.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.60x = 2,779,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,779,554.66/2,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.58

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