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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.09, 3,622.99 and 771.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.09, 3,622.99 and 771.67 is: 1,157.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.09 : 3,622.99 = 771.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.09/3,622.99 = 771.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.09x = 3,622.99 × 771.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.09x = 2,795,752.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,752.69/2,415.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.62

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