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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.67, 3,621.76 and 772.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.67, 3,621.76 and 772.39 is: 1,158.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.67 : 3,621.76 = 772.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.67/3,621.76 = 772.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.67x = 3,621.76 × 772.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.67x = 2,797,411.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,411.21/2,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.51

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