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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.65, 3,622.95 and 772.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.65, 3,622.95 and 772.34 is: 1,158.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.65 : 3,622.95 = 772.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.65/3,622.95 = 772.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.65x = 3,622.95 × 772.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.65x = 2,798,131.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,131.09/2,415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.34

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