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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.45, 3,625.02 and 772.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.45, 3,625.02 and 772.44 is: 1,158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.45 : 3,625.02 = 772.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.45/3,625.02 = 772.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.45x = 3,625.02 × 772.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.45x = 2,800,110.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,110.45/2,416.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.77

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