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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.95, 3,618.33 and 768.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.95, 3,618.33 and 768.37 is: 1,152.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.95 : 3,618.33 = 768.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.95/3,618.33 = 768.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.95x = 3,618.33 × 768.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.95x = 2,780,216.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,216.22/2,411.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.68

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