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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,413.98, 3,620.18 and 770.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,413.98, 3,620.18 and 770.13 is: 1,154.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,413.98 : 3,620.18 = 770.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,413.98/3,620.18 = 770.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,413.98x = 3,620.18 × 770.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,413.98x = 2,788,020.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,788,020.25/2,413.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.95

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