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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,412.98, 3,619.23 and 770.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,412.98, 3,619.23 and 770.70 is: 1,155.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,412.98 : 3,619.23 = 770.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,412.98/3,619.23 = 770.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,412.98x = 3,619.23 × 770.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,412.98x = 2,789,340.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,340.56/2,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.97

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