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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.49, 3,620.59 and 770.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.49, 3,620.59 and 770.51 is: 1,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.49 : 3,620.59 = 770.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.49/3,620.59 = 770.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.49x = 3,620.59 × 770.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.49x = 2,789,707.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,707.93/2,413.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.88

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