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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.48, 3,623.17 and 772.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.48, 3,623.17 and 772.01 is: 1,158.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.48 : 3,623.17 = 772.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.48/3,623.17 = 772.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.48x = 3,623.17 × 772.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.48x = 2,797,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,123.47/2,415.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.00

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