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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.24, 3,624.75 and 773.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.24, 3,624.75 and 773.42 is: 1,159.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.24 : 3,624.75 = 773.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.24/3,624.75 = 773.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.24x = 3,624.75 × 773.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.24x = 2,803,454.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,454.15/2,417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,159.77

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