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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,421.77, 3,633 and 861.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,421.77, 3,633 and 861.63 is: 1,292.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,421.77 : 3,633 = 861.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,421.77/3,633 = 861.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,421.77x = 3,633 × 861.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,421.77x = 3,130,301.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,130,301.79/2,421.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.57

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