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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.06, 3,628.82 and 775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.06, 3,628.82 and 775.23 is: 1,162.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.06 : 3,628.82 = 775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.06/3,628.82 = 775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.06x = 3,628.82 × 775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.06x = 2,813,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,170.13/2,419.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.92

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