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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,619.42, 3,928.05 and 769.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,619.42, 3,928.05 and 769.86 is: 1,154.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,619.42 : 3,928.05 = 769.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,619.42/3,928.05 = 769.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,619.42x = 3,928.05 × 769.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,619.42x = 3,024,048.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,048.57/2,619.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.47

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