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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,441.71, 3,661.17 and 775.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,441.71, 3,661.17 and 775.52 is: 1,162.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,441.71 : 3,661.17 = 775.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,441.71/3,661.17 = 775.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,441.71x = 3,661.17 × 775.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,441.71x = 2,839,310.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,839,310.56/2,441.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.84

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