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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.77, 3,620.99 and 769.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.77, 3,620.99 and 769.75 is: 1,154.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.77 : 3,620.99 = 769.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.77/3,620.99 = 769.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.77x = 3,620.99 × 769.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.77x = 2,787,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,265.96/2,413.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.74

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