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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.40, 3,923.96 and 767.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.40, 3,923.96 and 767.02 is: 1,150.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.40 : 3,923.96 = 767.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.40/3,923.96 = 767.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.40x = 3,923.96 × 767.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.40x = 3,009,755.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,009,755.80/2,616.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.34

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