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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,442.73, 3,663.11 and 776.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,442.73, 3,663.11 and 776.28 is: 1,164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,442.73 : 3,663.11 = 776.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,442.73/3,663.11 = 776.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,442.73x = 3,663.11 × 776.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,442.73x = 2,843,608.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,843,608.89/2,442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.11

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