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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.17, 3,627.58 and 774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.17, 3,627.58 and 774.14 is: 1,161.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.17 : 3,627.58 = 774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.17/3,627.58 = 774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.17x = 3,627.58 × 774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.17x = 2,808,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,261.91/2,418.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.32

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