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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.49, 3,621.68 and 771

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.49, 3,621.68 and 771 is: 1,156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.49 : 3,621.68 = 771 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.49/3,621.68 = 771/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.49x = 3,621.68 × 771
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.49x = 2,792,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,311.43/2,414.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.48

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