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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.19, 3,623.07 and 771.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.19, 3,623.07 and 771.16 is: 1,156.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.19 : 3,623.07 = 771.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.19/3,623.07 = 771.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.19x = 3,623.07 × 771.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.19x = 2,793,966.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,793,966.66/2,415.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.83

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