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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.48, 3,627.48 and 774.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.48, 3,627.48 and 774.74 is: 1,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.48 : 3,627.48 = 774.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.48/3,627.48 = 774.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.48x = 3,627.48 × 774.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.48x = 2,810,335.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,335.72/2,418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.03

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