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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,414.78, 3,620.40 and 770.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,414.78, 3,620.40 and 770.38 is: 1,155.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,414.78 : 3,620.40 = 770.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,414.78/3,620.40 = 770.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,414.78x = 3,620.40 × 770.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,414.78x = 2,789,071.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,789,071.81/2,414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.00

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