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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.79, 3,625.69 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.79, 3,625.69 and 773.48 is: 1,160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.79 : 3,625.69 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.79/3,625.69 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.79x = 3,625.69 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.79x = 2,804,398.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,398.70/2,416.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.38

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