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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.32, 3,928.01 and 769.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.32, 3,928.01 and 769.49 is: 1,154.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.32 : 3,928.01 = 769.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.32/3,928.01 = 769.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.32x = 3,928.01 × 769.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.32x = 3,022,564.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,564.41/2,618.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.39

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