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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,411.98, 3,618 and 769.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,411.98, 3,618 and 769.91 is: 1,154.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,411.98 : 3,618 = 769.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,411.98/3,618 = 769.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,411.98x = 3,618 × 769.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,411.98x = 2,785,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,516.29/2,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.87

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