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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.80, 3,623.70 and 772.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.80, 3,623.70 and 772.86 is: 1,159.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.80 : 3,623.70 = 772.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.80/3,623.70 = 772.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.80x = 3,623.70 × 772.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.80x = 2,800,612.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,612.78/2,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.29

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