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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.32, 3,619.75 and 769.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.32, 3,619.75 and 769.58 is: 1,154.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.32 : 3,619.75 = 769.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.32/3,619.75 = 769.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.32x = 3,619.75 × 769.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.32x = 2,785,667.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,667.18/2,413.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.29

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