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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.59, 3,622.37 and 771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.59, 3,622.37 and 771.69 is: 1,157.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.59 : 3,622.37 = 771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.59/3,622.37 = 771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.59x = 3,622.37 × 771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.59x = 2,795,353.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,795,353.83/2,415.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.21

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