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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.67, 3,620.26 and 771.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.67, 3,620.26 and 771.39 is: 1,157.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.67 : 3,620.26 = 771.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.67/3,620.26 = 771.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.67x = 3,620.26 × 771.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.67x = 2,792,633.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,633.33/2,413.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.01

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