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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,415.90, 3,624.36 and 772.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,415.90, 3,624.36 and 772.56 is: 1,159.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,415.90 : 3,624.36 = 772.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,415.90/3,624.36 = 772.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,415.90x = 3,624.36 × 772.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,415.90x = 2,800,035.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,035.56/2,415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.00

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