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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.59, 3,628.34 and 774.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.59, 3,628.34 and 774.69 is: 1,162.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.59 : 3,628.34 = 774.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.59/3,628.34 = 774.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.59x = 3,628.34 × 774.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.59x = 2,810,834.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,834.84/2,418.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.18

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