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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.33, 3,626.26 and 773.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.33, 3,626.26 and 773.49 is: 1,160.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.33 : 3,626.26 = 773.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.33/3,626.26 = 773.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.33x = 3,626.26 × 773.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.33x = 2,804,875.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804,875.85/2,417.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.32

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