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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.83, 3,626.67 and 774.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.83, 3,626.67 and 774.48 is: 1,161.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.83 : 3,626.67 = 774.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.83/3,626.67 = 774.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.83x = 3,626.67 × 774.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.83x = 2,808,783.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,783.38/2,417.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.70

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