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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.52, 3,927.20 and 769.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.52, 3,927.20 and 769.76 is: 1,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.52 : 3,927.20 = 769.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.52/3,927.20 = 769.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.52x = 3,927.20 × 769.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.52x = 3,023,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,001.47/2,618.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.47

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