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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.45, 3,628.97 and 775.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.45, 3,628.97 and 775.55 is: 1,163.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.45 : 3,628.97 = 775.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.45/3,628.97 = 775.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.45x = 3,628.97 × 775.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.45x = 2,814,443.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814,443.81/2,419.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.26

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