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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.13, 3,927.80 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.13, 3,927.80 and 769.28 is: 1,154.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.13 : 3,927.80 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.13/3,927.80 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.13x = 3,927.80 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.13x = 3,021,560.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,560.27/2,618.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.09

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