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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.29, 3,618.48 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.29, 3,618.48 and 770.22 is: 1,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.29 : 3,618.48 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.29/3,618.48 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.29x = 3,618.48 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.29x = 2,787,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,787,021.81/2,412.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.34

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