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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.45, 3,623.52 and 771.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.45, 3,623.52 and 771.44 is: 1,157.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.45 : 3,623.52 = 771.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.45/3,623.52 = 771.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.45x = 3,623.52 × 771.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.45x = 2,795,329.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,329.09/2,415.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.27

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