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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.78, 3,624.82 and 773.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.78, 3,624.82 and 773.11 is: 1,159.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.78 : 3,624.82 = 773.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.78/3,624.82 = 773.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.78x = 3,624.82 × 773.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.78x = 2,802,384.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,802,384.59/2,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.55

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