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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.08, 3,925.72 and 768.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.08, 3,925.72 and 768.20 is: 1,152.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.08 : 3,925.72 = 768.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.08/3,925.72 = 768.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.08x = 3,925.72 × 768.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.08x = 3,015,738.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,015,738.10/2,617.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.33

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