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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.78, 3,617.94 and 767.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.78, 3,617.94 and 767.95 is: 1,152.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.78 : 3,617.94 = 767.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.78/3,617.94 = 767.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.78x = 3,617.94 × 767.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.78x = 2,778,378.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,778,378.93/2,411.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.00

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