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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.84, 3,618.30 and 768.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.84, 3,618.30 and 768.48 is: 1,152.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.84 : 3,618.30 = 768.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.84/3,618.30 = 768.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.84x = 3,618.30 × 768.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.84x = 2,780,591.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,591.18/2,411.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.89

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