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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,417.91, 3,626.87 and 774.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,417.91, 3,626.87 and 774.57 is: 1,161.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,417.91 : 3,626.87 = 774.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,417.91/3,626.87 = 774.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,417.91x = 3,626.87 × 774.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,417.91x = 2,809,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,264.70/2,417.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.86

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