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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.85, 3,626.28 and 774.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.85, 3,626.28 and 774.54 is: 1,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.85 : 3,626.28 = 774.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.85/3,626.28 = 774.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.85x = 3,626.28 × 774.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.85x = 2,808,698.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,698.91/2,417.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.65

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