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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.77, 3,625.89 and 773.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.77, 3,625.89 and 773.93 is: 1,160.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.77 : 3,625.89 = 773.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.77/3,625.89 = 773.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.77x = 3,625.89 × 773.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.77x = 2,806,183.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,806,183.19/2,417.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.65

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