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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.28, 3,927.96 and 769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.28, 3,927.96 and 769.44 is: 1,154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.28 : 3,927.96 = 769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.28/3,927.96 = 769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.28x = 3,927.96 × 769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.28x = 3,022,329.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,329.54/2,618.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.32

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