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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.10, 3,927.42 and 769.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.10, 3,927.42 and 769.74 is: 1,154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.10 : 3,927.42 = 769.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.10/3,927.42 = 769.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.10x = 3,927.42 × 769.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.10x = 3,023,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,092.27/2,619.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.25

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