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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,077.78, 4,616.64 and 769.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,077.78, 4,616.64 and 769.28 is: 1,153.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,077.78 : 4,616.64 = 769.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,077.78/4,616.64 = 769.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,077.78x = 4,616.64 × 769.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,077.78x = 3,551,465.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,465.74/3,077.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,153.91

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