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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.83, 3,620.68 and 770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.83, 3,620.68 and 770.34 is: 1,155.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.83 : 3,620.68 = 770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.83/3,620.68 = 770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.83x = 3,620.68 × 770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.83x = 2,789,154.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,154.63/2,413.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.49

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