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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.04, 3,927.08 and 769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.04, 3,927.08 and 769.14 is: 1,153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.04 : 3,927.08 = 769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.04/3,927.08 = 769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.04x = 3,927.08 × 769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.04x = 3,020,470.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,020,470.47/2,618.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.71

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