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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.98, 3,927.33 and 769.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.98, 3,927.33 and 769.22 is: 1,153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.98 : 3,927.33 = 769.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.98/3,927.33 = 769.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.98x = 3,927.33 × 769.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.98x = 3,020,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,980.78/2,617.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.94

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