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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,618.88, 3,927.87 and 769.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,618.88, 3,927.87 and 769.95 is: 1,154.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,618.88 : 3,927.87 = 769.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,618.88/3,927.87 = 769.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,618.88x = 3,927.87 × 769.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,618.88x = 3,024,263.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,263.51/2,618.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.79

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