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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.76, 3,623.06 and 772

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.76, 3,623.06 and 772 is: 1,157.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.76 : 3,623.06 = 772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.76/3,623.06 = 772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.76x = 3,623.06 × 772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.76x = 2,797,002.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,797,002.32/2,415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,157.81

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