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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.90, 3,619.62 and 769.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.90, 3,619.62 and 769.05 is: 1,153.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.90 : 3,619.62 = 769.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.90/3,619.62 = 769.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.90x = 3,619.62 × 769.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.90x = 2,783,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,783,668.76/2,412.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.66

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