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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.21, 3,627.39 and 774.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.21, 3,627.39 and 774.91 is: 1,161.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.21 : 3,627.39 = 774.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.21/3,627.39 = 774.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.21x = 3,627.39 × 774.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.21x = 2,810,878.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810,878.77/2,419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,161.90

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