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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.03, 3,628.05 and 775.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.03, 3,628.05 and 775.12 is: 1,162.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.03 : 3,628.05 = 775.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.03/3,628.05 = 775.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.03x = 3,628.05 × 775.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.03x = 2,812,174.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812,174.12/2,419.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.52

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