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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.46, 3,623.45 and 771.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.46, 3,623.45 and 771.62 is: 1,157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.46 : 3,623.45 = 771.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.46/3,623.45 = 771.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.46x = 3,623.45 × 771.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.46x = 2,795,931.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,931.69/2,415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.52

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