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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.02, 3,624 and 772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.02, 3,624 and 772.68 is: 1,159.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.02 : 3,624 = 772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.02/3,624 = 772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.02x = 3,624 × 772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.02x = 2,800,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,192.32/2,416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.01

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