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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.03, 3,618.22 and 768.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.03, 3,618.22 and 768.74 is: 1,153.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.03 : 3,618.22 = 768.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.03/3,618.22 = 768.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.03x = 3,618.22 × 768.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.03x = 2,781,472.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,781,472.22/2,412.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.17

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