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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.79, 3,624.41 and 772.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.79, 3,624.41 and 772.95 is: 1,159.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.79 : 3,624.41 = 772.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.79/3,624.41 = 772.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.79x = 3,624.41 × 772.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.79x = 2,801,472.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,801,472.65/2,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.17

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