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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.39, 3,628.14 and 774.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.39, 3,628.14 and 774.93 is: 1,162.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.39 : 3,628.14 = 774.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.39/3,628.14 = 774.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.39x = 3,628.14 × 774.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.39x = 2,811,550.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811,550.66/2,418.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.57

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