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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.53, 3,620.75 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.53, 3,620.75 and 770.49 is: 1,155.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.53 : 3,620.75 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.53/3,620.75 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.53x = 3,620.75 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.53x = 2,789,747.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,747.82/2,413.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.88

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