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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.69, 3,628.17 and 775.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.69, 3,628.17 and 775.10 is: 1,162.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.69 : 3,628.17 = 775.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.69/3,628.17 = 775.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.69x = 3,628.17 × 775.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.69x = 2,812,194.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,194.57/2,418.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.69

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