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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,464.82, 3,697.25 and 776.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,464.82, 3,697.25 and 776.22 is: 1,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,464.82 : 3,697.25 = 776.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,464.82/3,697.25 = 776.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,464.82x = 3,697.25 × 776.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,464.82x = 2,869,879.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,869,879.40/2,464.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,164.34

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