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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.08, 3,623.88 and 772.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.08, 3,623.88 and 772.68 is: 1,158.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.08 : 3,623.88 = 772.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.08/3,623.88 = 772.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.08x = 3,623.88 × 772.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.08x = 2,800,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,800,099.60/2,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.46

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