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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.56, 3,620.61 and 769.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.56, 3,620.61 and 769.73 is: 1,154.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.56 : 3,620.61 = 769.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.56/3,620.61 = 769.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.56x = 3,620.61 × 769.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.56x = 2,786,892.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,786,892.14/2,413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.68

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