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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.87, 3,622.55 and 771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.87, 3,622.55 and 771.03 is: 1,156.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.87 : 3,622.55 = 771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.87/3,622.55 = 771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.87x = 3,622.55 × 771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.87x = 2,793,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,094.73/2,414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.62

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