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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.26, 3,627.32 and 774.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.26, 3,627.32 and 774.92 is: 1,162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.26 : 3,627.32 = 774.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.26/3,627.32 = 774.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.26x = 3,627.32 × 774.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.26x = 2,810,882.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,882.81/2,418.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.36

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