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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.09, 3,622.60 and 771.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.09, 3,622.60 and 771.33 is: 1,156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.09 : 3,622.60 = 771.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.09/3,622.60 = 771.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.09x = 3,622.60 × 771.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.09x = 2,794,220.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,794,220.06/2,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.98

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