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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.11, 3,627.10 and 774.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.11, 3,627.10 and 774.65 is: 1,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.11 : 3,627.10 = 774.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.11/3,627.10 = 774.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.11x = 3,627.10 × 774.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.11x = 2,809,714.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,714.88/2,418.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.95

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