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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.25, 3,618.76 and 769.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.25, 3,618.76 and 769.42 is: 1,153.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.25 : 3,618.76 = 769.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.25/3,618.76 = 769.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.25x = 3,618.76 × 769.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.25x = 2,784,346.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,784,346.32/2,413.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.77

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