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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.52, 3,621.43 and 771.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.52, 3,621.43 and 771.09 is: 1,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.52 : 3,621.43 = 771.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.52/3,621.43 = 771.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.52x = 3,621.43 × 771.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.52x = 2,792,448.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,448.46/2,415.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.04

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