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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.33, 3,621.76 and 770.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.33, 3,621.76 and 770.49 is: 1,155.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.33 : 3,621.76 = 770.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.33/3,621.76 = 770.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.33x = 3,621.76 × 770.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.33x = 2,790,529.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790,529.86/2,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.82

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