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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.95, 3,617.12 and 768.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.95, 3,617.12 and 768.59 is: 1,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.95 : 3,617.12 = 768.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.95/3,617.12 = 768.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.95x = 3,617.12 × 768.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.95x = 2,780,078.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,780,078.42/2,412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.15

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