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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.28, 3,621.68 and 771.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.28, 3,621.68 and 771.08 is: 1,156.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.28 : 3,621.68 = 771.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.28/3,621.68 = 771.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.28x = 3,621.68 × 771.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.28x = 2,792,605.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,605.01/2,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.70

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