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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.33, 3,624.43 and 772.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.33, 3,624.43 and 772.98 is: 1,159.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.33 : 3,624.43 = 772.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.33/3,624.43 = 772.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.33x = 3,624.43 × 772.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.33x = 2,801,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,611.90/2,416.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.45

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