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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.74, 3,620.55 and 770.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.74, 3,620.55 and 770.40 is: 1,155.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.74 : 3,620.55 = 770.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.74/3,620.55 = 770.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.74x = 3,620.55 × 770.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.74x = 2,789,271.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,271.72/2,413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.58

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