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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.09, 3,620.86 and 770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.09, 3,620.86 and 770.69 is: 1,155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.09 : 3,620.86 = 770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.09/3,620.86 = 770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.09x = 3,620.86 × 770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.09x = 2,790,560.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,560.59/2,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.47

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