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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.81, 3,621.53 and 770.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.81, 3,621.53 and 770.59 is: 1,156.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.81 : 3,621.53 = 770.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.81/3,621.53 = 770.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.81x = 3,621.53 × 770.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.81x = 2,790,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,710.95/2,413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.14

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