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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.20, 3,626.71 and 774.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.20, 3,626.71 and 774.41 is: 1,161.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.20 : 3,626.71 = 774.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.20/3,626.71 = 774.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.20x = 3,626.71 × 774.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.20x = 2,808,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,808,540.42/2,418.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.42

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