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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.34, 3,620.56 and 769.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.34, 3,620.56 and 769.98 is: 1,155.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.34 : 3,620.56 = 769.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.34/3,620.56 = 769.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.34x = 3,620.56 × 769.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.34x = 2,787,758.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,758.79/2,413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.15

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