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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.69, 3,927.60 and 769.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.69, 3,927.60 and 769.59 is: 1,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.69 : 3,927.60 = 769.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.69/3,927.60 = 769.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.69x = 3,927.60 × 769.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.69x = 3,022,641.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,641.68/2,618.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.26

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