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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.62, 3,924.38 and 767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.62, 3,924.38 and 767.24 is: 1,150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.62 : 3,924.38 = 767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.62/3,924.38 = 767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.62x = 3,924.38 × 767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.62x = 3,010,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,010,923.61/2,616.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,150.69

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