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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.18, 3,621.42 and 771.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.18, 3,621.42 and 771.30 is: 1,156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.18 : 3,621.42 = 771.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.18/3,621.42 = 771.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.18x = 3,621.42 × 771.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.18x = 2,793,201.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,201.25/2,415.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.52

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