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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,416.83, 3,625.17 and 773.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,416.83, 3,625.17 and 773.48 is: 1,160.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,416.83 : 3,625.17 = 773.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,416.83/3,625.17 = 773.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,416.83x = 3,625.17 × 773.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,416.83x = 2,803,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,996.49/2,416.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.20

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