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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,418.93, 3,628.40 and 775.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,418.93, 3,628.40 and 775.64 is: 1,163.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,418.93 : 3,628.40 = 775.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,418.93/3,628.40 = 775.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,418.93x = 3,628.40 × 775.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,418.93x = 2,814,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,337.37/2,418.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.46

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