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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.61, 3,621.93 and 771.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.61, 3,621.93 and 771.15 is: 1,156.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.61 : 3,621.93 = 771.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.61/3,621.93 = 771.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.61x = 3,621.93 × 771.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.61x = 2,793,051.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,051.32/2,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.73

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