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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.21, 3,628.46 and 775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.21, 3,628.46 and 775.59 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.21 : 3,628.46 = 775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.21/3,628.46 = 775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.21x = 3,628.46 × 775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.21x = 2,814,175.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,175.27/2,419.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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