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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.03, 3,626.55 and 774.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.03, 3,626.55 and 774.12 is: 1,161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.03 : 3,626.55 = 774.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.03/3,626.55 = 774.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.03x = 3,626.55 × 774.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.03x = 2,807,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,384.89/2,418.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.02

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