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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.86, 3,620.31 and 769.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.86, 3,620.31 and 769.96 is: 1,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.86 : 3,620.31 = 769.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.86/3,620.31 = 769.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.86x = 3,620.31 × 769.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.86x = 2,787,493.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,493.89/2,413.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.79

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