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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.06, 3,620.78 and 770.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.06, 3,620.78 and 770.46 is: 1,155.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.06 : 3,620.78 = 770.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.06/3,620.78 = 770.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.06x = 3,620.78 × 770.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.06x = 2,789,678.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,678.77/2,414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.60

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