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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.68, 3,623.48 and 772.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.68, 3,623.48 and 772.23 is: 1,158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.68 : 3,623.48 = 772.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.68/3,623.48 = 772.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.68x = 3,623.48 × 772.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.68x = 2,798,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798,145.91/2,415.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.33

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