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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.64, 3,619.47 and 769.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.64, 3,619.47 and 769.32 is: 1,154.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.64 : 3,619.47 = 769.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.64/3,619.47 = 769.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.64x = 3,619.47 × 769.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.64x = 2,784,526.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,526.81/2,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.14

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