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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.76, 3,629.06 and 776

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.76, 3,629.06 and 776 is: 1,163.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.76 : 3,629.06 = 776 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.76/3,629.06 = 776/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.76x = 3,629.06 × 776
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.76x = 2,816,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,150.56/2,419.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.81

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