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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.87, 3,927.52 and 769.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.87, 3,927.52 and 769.40 is: 1,153.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.87 : 3,927.52 = 769.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.87/3,927.52 = 769.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.87x = 3,927.52 × 769.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.87x = 3,021,829.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,021,829.94/2,618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.87

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