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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.43, 3,620.41 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.43, 3,620.41 and 769.40 is: 1,154.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.43 : 3,620.41 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.43/3,620.41 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.43x = 3,620.41 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.43x = 2,785,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785,543.45/2,413.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.18

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