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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,435.67, 3,652.97 and 769.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,435.67, 3,652.97 and 769.92 is: 1,154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,435.67 : 3,652.97 = 769.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,435.67/3,652.97 = 769.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,435.67x = 3,652.97 × 769.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,435.67x = 2,812,493.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,493.70/2,435.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.71

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