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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.55, 3,629.66 and 776.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.55, 3,629.66 and 776.26 is: 1,164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.55 : 3,629.66 = 776.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.55/3,629.66 = 776.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.55x = 3,629.66 × 776.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.55x = 2,817,546.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,546.92/2,419.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.49

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