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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.45, 3,626.89 and 774.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.45, 3,626.89 and 774.61 is: 1,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.45 : 3,626.89 = 774.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.45/3,626.89 = 774.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.45x = 3,626.89 × 774.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.45x = 2,809,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,809,425.26/2,418.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.66

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