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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.09, 3,621.49 and 770.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.09, 3,621.49 and 770.67 is: 1,156.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.09 : 3,621.49 = 770.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.09/3,621.49 = 770.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.09x = 3,621.49 × 770.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.09x = 2,790,971.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,971.77/2,414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.12

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