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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.67, 3,629.85 and 776.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.67, 3,629.85 and 776.72 is: 1,165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.67 : 3,629.85 = 776.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.67/3,629.85 = 776.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.67x = 3,629.85 × 776.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.67x = 2,819,383.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819,383.25/2,419.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,165.19

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