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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.84, 3,628.60 and 775.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.84, 3,628.60 and 775.16 is: 1,162.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.84 : 3,628.60 = 775.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.84/3,628.60 = 775.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.84x = 3,628.60 × 775.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.84x = 2,812,745.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,745.58/2,418.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.85

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