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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.80, 3,626.70 and 774.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.80, 3,626.70 and 774.38 is: 1,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.80 : 3,626.70 = 774.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.80/3,626.70 = 774.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.80x = 3,626.70 × 774.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.80x = 2,808,443.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,443.95/2,417.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.57

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