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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.45, 3,620.55 and 769.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.45, 3,620.55 and 769.84 is: 1,154.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.45 : 3,620.55 = 769.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.45/3,620.55 = 769.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.45x = 3,620.55 × 769.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.45x = 2,787,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,244.21/2,413.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.88

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