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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.02, 3,622.05 and 771.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.02, 3,622.05 and 771.12 is: 1,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.02 : 3,622.05 = 771.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.02/3,622.05 = 771.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.02x = 3,622.05 × 771.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.02x = 2,793,035.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,035.20/2,415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.53

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