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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.40, 3,623.11 and 772.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.40, 3,623.11 and 772.07 is: 1,158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.40 : 3,623.11 = 772.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.40/3,623.11 = 772.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.40x = 3,623.11 × 772.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.40x = 2,797,274.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,274.49/2,415.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.10

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