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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.60, 3,620.46 and 770.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.60, 3,620.46 and 770.32 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.60 : 3,620.46 = 770.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.60/3,620.46 = 770.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.60x = 3,620.46 × 770.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.60x = 2,788,912.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,912.75/2,413.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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