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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.34, 3,626.13 and 773.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.34, 3,626.13 and 773.76 is: 1,160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.34 : 3,626.13 = 773.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.34/3,626.13 = 773.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.34x = 3,626.13 × 773.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.34x = 2,805,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,754.35/2,417.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.68

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