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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,419.97, 3,629.16 and 776.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,419.97, 3,629.16 and 776.13 is: 1,163.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,419.97 : 3,629.16 = 776.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,419.97/3,629.16 = 776.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,419.97x = 3,629.16 × 776.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,419.97x = 2,816,681.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,816,681.81/2,419.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.93

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