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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.52, 3,632 and 777.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.52, 3,632 and 777.52 is: 1,166.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.52 : 3,632 = 777.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.52/3,632 = 777.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.52x = 3,632 × 777.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.52x = 2,823,952.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,823,952.64/2,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.19

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