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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.84, 3,619.80 and 769.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.84, 3,619.80 and 769.48 is: 1,154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.84 : 3,619.80 = 769.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.84/3,619.80 = 769.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.84x = 3,619.80 × 769.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.84x = 2,785,363.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,363.70/2,412.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.39

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