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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.66, 3,623.94 and 772.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.66, 3,623.94 and 772.05 is: 1,158.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.66 : 3,623.94 = 772.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.66/3,623.94 = 772.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.66x = 3,623.94 × 772.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.66x = 2,797,862.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,862.88/2,415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.22

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