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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.71, 3,622.07 and 771.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.71, 3,622.07 and 771.40 is: 1,157.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.71 : 3,622.07 = 771.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.71/3,622.07 = 771.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.71x = 3,622.07 × 771.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.71x = 2,794,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,064.80/2,414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.10

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