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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627 and 774.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.02, 3,627 and 774.68 is: 1,162.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.02 : 3,627 = 774.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.02/3,627 = 774.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.02x = 3,627 × 774.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.02x = 2,809,764.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,764.36/2,418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.01

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