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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.48, 3,626.22 and 774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.48, 3,626.22 and 774.16 is: 1,161.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.48 : 3,626.22 = 774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.48/3,626.22 = 774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.48x = 3,626.22 × 774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.48x = 2,807,263.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,263.96/2,417.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.24

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