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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.63, 3,630.02 and 776.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.63, 3,630.02 and 776.05 is: 1,164.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.63 : 3,630.02 = 776.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.63/3,630.02 = 776.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.63x = 3,630.02 × 776.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.63x = 2,817,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,817,077.02/2,419.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.26

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