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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.42, 3,924.66 and 767.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.42, 3,924.66 and 767.57 is: 1,151.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.42 : 3,924.66 = 767.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.42/3,924.66 = 767.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.42x = 3,924.66 × 767.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.42x = 3,012,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,012,451.28/2,616.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.36

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