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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.65, 3,624.45 and 773.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.65, 3,624.45 and 773.34 is: 1,159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.65 : 3,624.45 = 773.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.65/3,624.45 = 773.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.65x = 3,624.45 × 773.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.65x = 2,802,932.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,932.16/2,416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.84

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