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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.65, 3,625.70 and 773.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.65, 3,625.70 and 773.81 is: 1,160.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.65 : 3,625.70 = 773.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.65/3,625.70 = 773.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.65x = 3,625.70 × 773.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.65x = 2,805,584.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,805,584.79/2,417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.46

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