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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.90, 3,619.31 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.90, 3,619.31 and 769.42 is: 1,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.90 : 3,619.31 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.90/3,619.31 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.90x = 3,619.31 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.90x = 2,784,769.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,769.50/2,412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.12

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