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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.48, 3,625.16 and 773.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.48, 3,625.16 and 773.44 is: 1,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.48 : 3,625.16 = 773.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.48/3,625.16 = 773.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.48x = 3,625.16 × 773.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.48x = 2,803,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,843.75/2,416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.30

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