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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.64, 3,617.87 and 767.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.64, 3,617.87 and 767.75 is: 1,151.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.64 : 3,617.87 = 767.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.64/3,617.87 = 767.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.64x = 3,617.87 × 767.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.64x = 2,777,597.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,777,597.76/2,411.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.75

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