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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.64, 3,928.59 and 769.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.64, 3,928.59 and 769.71 is: 1,154.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.64 : 3,928.59 = 769.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.64/3,928.59 = 769.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.64x = 3,928.59 × 769.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.64x = 3,023,889.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,889.74/2,618.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.76

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