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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.15, 3,621.91 and 770.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.15, 3,621.91 and 770.82 is: 1,156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.15 : 3,621.91 = 770.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.15/3,621.91 = 770.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.15x = 3,621.91 × 770.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.15x = 2,791,836.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,791,836.81/2,414.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.45

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