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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.72, 3,619.02 and 769.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.72, 3,619.02 and 769.24 is: 1,153.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.72 : 3,619.02 = 769.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.72/3,619.02 = 769.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.72x = 3,619.02 × 769.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.72x = 2,783,902.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,902.35/2,412.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.84

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