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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.78, 3,624.99 and 772.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.78, 3,624.99 and 772.89 is: 1,159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.78 : 3,624.99 = 772.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.78/3,624.99 = 772.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.78x = 3,624.99 × 772.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.78x = 2,801,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,702.03/2,416.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.27

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