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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.39, 3,623.25 and 772.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.39, 3,623.25 and 772.06 is: 1,158.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.39 : 3,623.25 = 772.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.39/3,623.25 = 772.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.39x = 3,623.25 × 772.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.39x = 2,797,362.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,362.53/2,415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.14

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