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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.32, 3,622.74 and 771.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.32, 3,622.74 and 771.58 is: 1,157.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.32 : 3,622.74 = 771.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.32/3,622.74 = 771.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.32x = 3,622.74 × 771.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.32x = 2,795,215.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,215.62/2,415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.29

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