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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.86, 3,621.58 and 770.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.86, 3,621.58 and 770.96 is: 1,156.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.86 : 3,621.58 = 770.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.86/3,621.58 = 770.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.86x = 3,621.58 × 770.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.86x = 2,792,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,100.44/2,414.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.22

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